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Your help needed: PhD research on why people choose to self-host (survey.lpt.feri.um.si)

submitted 1 year ago by SelfhostedResearch@lemmy.world to c/selfhosted@lemmy.world

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Hi everyone,

I’m a PhD student in Computer Science researching why people choose to self-host software—what motivates you, what concerns you, and what factors affect your decision-making.

To better understand this, I’ve prepared a short anonymous survey (~10 minutes). Your insights as part of the self-hosting community would be incredibly valuable for this research.

🔗 Survey link: https://survey.lpt.feri.um.si/376953?newtest=Y&lang=en&s=ls

This study is part of my doctoral research at the University of Maribor, Slovenia, conducted under the supervision of Assist. Prof. Lili Nemec Zlatolas, PhD. All responses are anonymous and used strictly for academic purposes.

If you’ve ever self-hosted anything—or even just considered it—I’d really appreciate your input.

Thanks a lot for your time, and feel free to ask me anything about the project (luka.hrgarek@um.si)!

Cheers!

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[–] Sunlightl@fedia.io 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Done. Hope it helps.

[–] SelfhostedResearch@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Thanks, really appreciate it!

[–] vfscanf@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Just submitted, I hope my answers are useful for your research

[–] SelfhostedResearch@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Thank you very much – I really appreciate your time! And yes, absolutely – every response adds valuable insight to the research. :)

[–] one_knight_scripting@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah, those data questions are really loaded. I don't host for privacy or what not. It's because of a learning objective, to study, experiment, and run automated stock trading algorithms. I don't exactly have anything to hide from private companies.

[–] SelfhostedResearch@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Thank you for your comment. The use of similar statements is a common practice in this type of research, as it helps to better capture different aspects of a construct and ensures reliability. I understand that privacy may not be your personal motivation for self-hosting, and that’s perfectly fine. The purpose of this survey is to explore a variety of factors that can influence why individuals choose to self-host, and to determine the relative importance of each. Even if certain factors don’t apply to you, your responses contribute to a broader understanding of the motivations behind self-hosting. Thank you again for taking the time to complete the survey.

[–] ndupont@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Done

[–] SelfhostedResearch@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Thanks, much appreciated!

[–] khannie@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Done. Good luck.

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[–] Cenotaph@mander.xyz 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Good luck on your thesis!

[–] SelfhostedResearch@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the support! :)

[–] IronKrill@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Just filled it out in case you still need answers. Small note, your education answers don't include "none". While uncommon, some people never finished school and there is no option for that.

[–] SelfhostedResearch@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Thank you very much!

[–] habitualcynic@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Done, good luck!

[–] SelfhostedResearch@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Thank you so much, really appreciate it!

[–] daytonah@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Submitted.

I am in finance/accounting/consulting and I run one self hosted small server at home to manage my home machines remotely and use it with combo of proton to do most things.

While I am in the process of de-googleing I haven't self hosted photo or email yet as proton has been working okay for the time being. One step at a time I guess for me... I am not in IT so it requires time for me to read up on things and set them up (rtfm indeed)....(yes we all know what proton CEO said.... )...let's see how it pans out.and this has been quite a journey for me. I am still having issues with family and friends not wanting to use jitsi (that I am using for calls or contact me on signal). I have basically thrown WhatsApp and anything I don't care about within beeper under a work profile (android) I.e. in a sandbox / appimage (laptop).

Personally if next cloud allowed self hosting with self email hosting (whatever the technical terminology is) that would have been (chef's kiss) muah....I would have jumped on it first hand...

Sorry I am not in IT so my jargon usage might be sub par.

[–] SelfhostedResearch@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Thanks, much appreciated!

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[–] Strider@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Ad a German, I was confused by the second education question and what I should fill out.

(mapping Grundschule / Hauptschule / Realschule / Gymnasium / Studium)

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[–] scottywh@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Done 👍

[–] SelfhostedResearch@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Thanks a lot, really appreciate it!

[–] Voroxpete@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Using self-hosting services enables me to accomplish tasks more quickly.

As opposed to what? Using a cloud SaaS alternative, or not having that service at all?

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[–] Epzillon@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Done! Happy to help!

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