Technology and Play (TAP)
Study details
| Year: | 2015 |
| Scope: | National |
| Countries: | United Kingdom |
| Methodology: | Empirical research – Mixed methods |
| Methods of data collection: | Ethnography / participant observation; Online quantitative methods (e.g. Online survey); Other |
| Other Methodology: | Video analysis; App analysis; |
| Researched Groups: | Children; Parents; Families |
| Children Ages: | Preschool (0-5 Years old) |
| Funder: | Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) |
| Funder Types: | National Research Council |
| Has Formal Ethical Clearance: | Yes |
| Consents: | Consent obtained from parents; Consent obtained from children |
| Informed Consent: | Consent obtained |
| Ethics: | Ethical issues flagged in the paper |
| URL: | http://www.techandplay.org/ |
| Data Set Availability: | Not mentioned |
Goals
The project aimed to identify how far apps promoted play and creativity amongst young children