Coping prompts for digital habits in college students
This study tests whether brief, timely coping prompts can help college students manage their daily digital behavior. If you're a UF student who uses a smartphone regularly, you might find healthier ways to balance your screen time.
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Who can take part
- You are currently a student at the University of Florida.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You use a smartphone every day.
- You are willing to wear a wrist-worn device and answer short check-ins several times a day for about five weeks.
- You are not a varsity student-athlete governed by the university athletic association.
- You can complete the study procedures in English.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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