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Technology and Trails

Children's Use of Technology on Trails

Not Recruiting
100 years or below
All
Phase N/A

Brief description of study.

This multi-sited study foregrounds children?s experiences with technology along trails in the American Midwest. There is a concern that mobile technologies, such as smart phones, are a factor in decreasing the human connection to nature. To date, most research regarding technology on the trails has centered on adult use. Within this context this project seeks to answer the following research question:

How do children and youth encounters with mobile digital technology, matter, and space along trails contribute diverse perspectives about the relationship between humans, technology and nature?

Detailed description of study

This multi-sited study foregrounds children?s experiences with technology along trails in the American Midwest. There is a concern that mobile technologies, such as smart phones, are a factor in decreasing the human connection to nature. To date, most research regarding technology on the trails has centered on adult use. Within this context this project seeks to answer the following research question:

How do children and youth encounters with mobile digital technology, matter, and space along trails contribute diverse perspectives about the relationship between humans, technology and nature?

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: healthy
  • Age: 100 years or below
  • Gender: All

This study investigates how children and young people use mobile digital technology, like smartphones, while walking along trails in the American Midwest. The purpose is to understand how these technologies influence their connection with nature and their perspectives on the relationship between humans, technology, and the environment.

Participants will be observed as they use their mobile devices on trails. The study aims to gather information on how these interactions with technology affect their experiences and views about nature.

  • Who can participate: The study is open to children and youth aged 8-16 who frequently use mobile digital technology while exploring trails.
  • Study details: Participants will be observed using their mobile devices on trails to see how this affects their experiences and perspectives on nature.
Updated on 19 Feb 2024. Study ID: 1801976809

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