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Welcome to our study on the effects of grayscale mode on smartphone use among young people aged 18-30. This study is being conducted as part of a master thesis project and aims to better understand how grayscale mode can impact smartphone use and general well-being.
Participation in this study involves four main steps:
pre-test, mobile app setup, mobile usage with grayscale, and post-test
Step 1: Pre-test
The pre-test involves completing a brief questionnaire on Google Forms. This will help us collect baseline data on your smartphone use and general well-being before the study begins.
Step 2: Mobile app setup
After completing the pre-test, you will receive an email with confirmation of your participation and details on how to set up your mobile environment. This includes downloading our mobile app from the Google Play store and ensuring that your smartphone settings are configured to allow for background database updates and data sharing with our app. We will also provide step-by-step instructions on how to complete this setup process.
Step 3: One week with grayscale
Step 3: One week with grayscale
Once you have completed the mobile app setup, you will be asked to use your smartphone as normal for a period of one week ☺️
Step 4: Post-test
Step 4: Post-test
After the one-week mobile usage period is over, you will be asked to complete a post-test questionnaire on Google Forms. This questionnaire will include both open and closed-ended questions and will ask you to reflect on your smartphone use and well-being during the study period. In addition, we will ask you to send us one more set of data on your screen time and the data collected by our mobile app
Thank you for considering participating in the study! By enrolling, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the development of science, as well as gain insights into your own smartphone use habits.
💾 All data collected throughout the study will be collected with a focus on ensuring the privacy and security of all participants.
The study is mainly based on:
Holte, A. J., & Ferraro, F. R. (2020). True colors: Grayscale setting reduces screen time in college students. The Social Science Journal, 1-17.
Holte, A. J., Giesen, D. T., & Ferraro, F. R. (2021). Color me calm: Grayscale phone setting reduces anxiety and problematic smartphone use. Current Psychology, 1-13.
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