Current Surveys

Promoting positive adolescent Use of Social mEdia

23 Mar 23

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Auckland, New Zealand

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The University of Auckland

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Auckland 1142

Promoting positive adolescent Use of Social mEdia - the PAUSE study

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You are invited to take part in the “Promoting positive adolescent Use of Social mEdia - the PAUSE study”.

This survey is funded by the Health Research Council of New Zealand and is being undertaken by researchers at the University of Auckland. If you have any questions about the survey, you may contact a member of the research team, Dr Samantha Marsh, by emailing sam.marsh@auckland.ac.nz.

Approved by the University of Auckland Human Participants Ethics Committee on the 9th of March 2023 for three years. Reference Number UAHPEC25625.

Project title

Promoting positive adolescent Use of Social mEdia - the PAUSE study

Research team

Dr Samantha Marsh, Senior Research Fellow, University of Auckland, School of Population Health, National Institute for Health Innovation
Dr Joanna Chu, Senior Research Fellow, University of Auckland, School of Population Health, National Institute for Health Innovation
Professor Ralph Maddison, University of Auckland, School of Population Health, National Institute for Health Innovation
Dr Rosie Dobson, Senior Research Fellow, University of Auckland, School of Population Health, National Institute for Health Innovation

Background: Navigating adolescent social media use can be a daily issue for many caregivers in Aotearoa New Zealand. However, information about social media in this group is often conflicting and negative and can increase fear in caregivers.

What is the aim of this study? To compare two different messages to communicate with caregivers about the harms and benefits of social media in the lives of adolescents.

Who is the research undertaken by? This study is being undertaken by researchers in the School of Population Health, at the University of Auckland. The survey is funded by the Health Research Council.

How long will the study take? The study will take approximately 10-15 minutes of your time.

Where will the study take place? This study is an online study.

How many people will be recruited into the study? We are looking for around 600 caregivers.

What is involved if I take part? If you are eligible and agree to take part, then completing and submitting the study is taken as consent. You will first be asked to answer some general questions about yourself (for example your age, and gender) and your young person aged 10-19 years. We will then ask you to answer a series of questions that relate to your knowledge and attitudes around social media use and adolescents. After this you will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. You will then be asked to read a passage about adolescents and social media, and you will then need to answer some more questions. At the end of the study, you will go into the monthly draw at Horizon Research to win $1000 cash and an iPad Pro.

Please note:

The study is anonymous
By submitting your responses you are consenting to participate
No IP addresses will be tracked

Will the information about me be kept private? The University of Auckland has contracted Horizon Research – a research company – to conduct this online research study. Horizon Research will not share the information you provide with anyone outside of the research team. No material that could personally identify you will be used in any reports on the study. All information will be kept securely at The University of Auckland for 6 years. All electronic data will be stored on the University of Auckland server. All computer records will be password protected. All information collected will be strictly controlled in accordance with the Privacy Act, 2020.

Right to withdraw from participation: Your participation is entirely voluntary (your choice). If you choose not to take part in this study you will not be affected in any way. You may withdraw from the study at any time, without giving reason. You may choose not to answer a question and have the option of leaving the study, but any information you have provided cannot be withdrawn.

Who can take part? To be involved, you will need to:

Be aged ≥18 years
Live in New Zealand
Be able to read and understand English
Be a member of the Horizon Panel
Be the caregiver of a child aged 10-19 years

Study risks: We do not anticipate any risks with taking part. However, if you experience difficulties or stress, you are encouraged to contact the research team.

What will happen after the study?

All electronic data will be stored on the University of Auckland server
All computer records will be password protected
All future use of the information collected will be strictly controlled in accordance with the Privacy Act, 2020
The information will be kept securely at The University of Auckland, indefinitely
If you wish, a summary of study findings, please get in touch with the research team (details provided below)
We expect a summary of the data to be available by mid-2023

Contact Details: If you have any questions, concerns or complaints about the study at any stage, you can contact:

Dr Samantha Marsh; Senior Research Fellow, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142.

Phone: 0800 367 6444 Email: sam.marsh@auckland.ac.nz

Or you can contact the Head of Department & Head of Academic Unit:

Professor Chris Bullen

Telephone (09) 373-7999 x 84730. Email: c.bullen@auckland.ac.nz

For any queries regarding ethical concerns you may contact the Chair, University of Auckland Human Participants Ethics Committee, Ethics and Integrity Team, University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142. Telephone 09 373-7599 ext. 83711. Email: humanethics@auckland.ac.nz

Approved by the University of Auckland Human Participants Ethics Committee on the 9th of March 2023 for three years. Reference Number UAHPEC25625.