Changing spaces: exploring the role of the internet in supporting non-heterosexual youth aged 18-25 in Ireland
Study details
| Year: | 2016 |
| Scope: | Local |
| Countries: | Ireland |
| Methodology: | Empirical research – Mixed methods |
| Methods of data collection: | Interview; Online quantitative methods (e.g. Online survey) |
| Researched Groups: | Children |
| Children Ages: | Adolescents (14-18 Years old) |
| Funder: | DCU |
| Funder Types: | University |
| Has Formal Ethical Clearance: | Yes |
| Consents: | Consent obtained from children |
| Informed Consent: | Consent obtained |
| Ethics: | Ethical considerations and/or protocol mentioned in the research design |
| Data Set Availability: | Data availability statement in the publication |
Goals
"The research questions developed from an initial aim to understand more about how
non-heterosexual youth use the internet for support in Ireland.The key questions addressed in this work are:
1. What value do non-heterosexual youth in Ireland place on their internet usage?
2. How do non-heterosexual youth use the internet for support in Ireland?
3. How does the internet usage of non-heterosexual youth affect their sense of
place?
4. How does place influence the importance of internet usage for non-heterosexual
youth in Ireland?"