How do you use digital technologies? What are the best and worst things about smartphones, social media, and the internet more generally? This is an opportunity to share your insights with global experts on young people and technology, from the LSE.
And for taking part in the research you will get a £30.00 voucher. Make your voice count!
What will happen if you take part?
As London university researchers, we would love to interview you about what you do online, what devices you use, what you like or dislike, what you have learned about social media and how you cope, and what you think should be changed. Our conversation will take about an hour and will be friendly, confidential and anonymous. There are no right or wrong answers – we are just very interested in hearing about your experiences. We can arrange to meet at a place and time of your choice.
Who can take part?
Please get in touch if you are 12 to 18 years old and you or your family had to leave your original home and resettle in Britain.
How to take part?
If you meet the criteria above and are interested in participating, please, email us at: m.a.georgiou@lse.ac.uk
More about the project
We are conducting a research project called Youth Skills (ySKILLS). We want to explore children’ and young people’s use of the internet and different devices (like your phone or a computer) and what you think the positive and negative sides are. We want to learn from your insights to help others (like teachers, parents, or the government) to make the internet a safer and better place for everyone. We are conducting research in several countries in Europe, including UK.
The research project is funded by European Commission and received ethics approval from the LSE Research Ethics Committee (Ref 23512/30.07.2021).
Professor Myria Georgiou works at the Department of Media and Communications at the London School of Economics and Political Science. She is an internationally renowned expert on migration and digital technologies, citizenship and identity, media and the city.
Alia Zaki graduated with an MA in Political Economy of the Middle East from King’s College London and a BSc in International Politics from Brunel University London. She recently worked as a Researcher and Data Analyst, working with the public, private and third sectors in the UK. Alongside her research work, she is a freelance writer with digital content experience. She manages a political social media page focusing on the Middle East and co-founded a political and news blog. Her interests are in policy, political affairs and foreign policy within the Middle East and beyond.