Do Families Need to Power Down to Connect?
UBC Okanagan researchers, in collaboration with Project Literacy, Childhood Connections, and the Central Okanagan Early Years Partnership have launched a new research study, “Do Families Need to Power Down to Connect? A Study of Technology, Relationships, and Wellbeing.”
The goal is to identify healthy and unhealthy patterns of technology use in families with young children.
We are looking for Okanagan residents with at least one child between the ages of 2 and 5 to complete a 20–30 minute online questionnaire. To show our appreciation, everyone who participates will be given a $10 gift certificate.
Go to the survey if you are interested in participating.
The main goal is to develop a better understanding of the relationship between different types of technology use and parent, child, and family wellbeing. We hope to identify patterns of both healthy and unhealthy technology use.
You will be asked to complete an online questionnaire that will take approximately 20–30 minutes of your time.
Those who complete the online questionnaire will receive a $10 gift card or have the option to donate $10 to charity.
Yes! A summary of the findings will be shared with the participants and with the community.
Findings of this study will inform programs and policies of local non-profit organizations including Project Literacy Kelowna, Childhood Connections, and the local United Way.
To be eligible you must be at least 18 years old, the parent of at least one child (aged 2–5), living in the Okanagan, and fluent in English.
If you have more questions email Zak Draper the study coordinator at zakary.draper@ubc.ca. He will be happy to answer your questions!
