Open-source smartphone app and tools for measuring, quantifying, and visualizing technology use

Geyer, K. and Ellis, D.A. and Shaw, H. and Davidson, B.I. (2022) Open-source smartphone app and tools for measuring, quantifying, and visualizing technology use. Behavior Research Methods, 54 (1). pp. 1-12. ISSN 1554-351X

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Abstract

Psychological science has spent many years attempting to understand the impact of new technology on people and society. However, the frequent use of self-report methods to quantify patterns of usage struggle to capture subtle nuances of human–computer interaction. This has become particularly problematic for devices like smartphones that are used frequently and for a variety of purposes. While commercial apps can provide an element of objectivity, these are ‘closed’ and cannot be adapted to deliver a researcher-focused ‘open’ platform that allows for straightforward replication. Therefore, we have developed an Android app that provides accurate, highly detailed, and customizable accounts of smartphone usage without compromising participants’ privacy. Further recommendations and code are provided to assist with data analysis. All source code, materials, and data are freely available (see links in supplementary materials section).

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Behavior Research Methods
Subjects:
?? digital tracesmobile softwarescreen timesmartphonestechnology use ??
ID Code:
156296
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Deposited On:
18 Jun 2021 10:35
Refereed?:
Yes
Published?:
Published
Last Modified:
15 Jul 2024 21:45