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COVID-19: Technology, social connections, loneliness & leisure activities

Institution

The Open University

Country

United Kingdom

Methodology

Quantitative survey

Key Focus of Study

This study led by Dr Hannah R. Marston and Dr Sarah Earle, and will use an online survey, deployed across mailing lists, and social media platforms to reach as many people as possible. The online survey has 65 questions relating to technology use, community engagement, health, wellbeing, loneliness and leisure activities. The aims of the COVID19_Tech study are to: (1) Explore technology use, behaviour by citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic. (2) Explore how citizens use technology to connect with COVID-19 support groups. (3) Explore how citizens use technology to share information during COVID-19 pandemic. (4) Explore the health and wellbeing of citizens during COVID-19 relating to loneliness, and digital health literacy. (5) Explore how sharing information, may differ across different citizens.(6) Explore the thoughts of citizens relating to a National Emergency Alert system. (7) Explore the behaviour and narratives of users who are using technology to maintain social connections, build new connections during COVID-19 pandemic

Key Stakeholders

Citizens

Status

Ongoing

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