Research Proposal Form

Student name: Student number:

Centre name:
Tutor: Date:
Unit:

How the use of smartwatch technologies can be used to improve digital

Proposed title:
wellbeing

Section One: Title, objective, responsibilities

The mental issues of digitalisation
Aim: The mental issues of digitalisation can be defined as a concept which describes the interaction
of human beings with technology. It says that the interaction of human beings with technology
should provide them an experience that can bring mental as well as physical happiness to them. It
is a common term used by researchers, health specials, and manufacturers of products related to
technology. Improvement in digital wellbeing is required and it aims to develop a technology that
avoids health issues and inspires users for living a healthy life. There is a great need for technology
and applications which can manage time usage for a person. This brought the focus of companies
on developing technology with features having less disruption or provide the functionality to disable
the unwanted notifications. Additionally, companies are developing apps that can record the screen
time of the user. This can help the user to reduce wastage of time on unwanted sites or
applications. The main aim of this research will be to find out the issues arrives over the use of
digital products that impact the human mental health. Apart from this the research will led to the
various project Plans for management and communication that will be required to attain required
information over the title.

Section Two: Reasons for choosing this research project

1. To choose a report for the mental issues of digitalisation consists of gathering ideas and tools
which helps people to maintain a balance of healthy relation with technologies. This activity inspired
developers and designers to create and develop products considering the mental issues of
digitalisation. The most important thing about the topic is its way of developing new products and
see if it is interesting for people or not.
2. The sources are open and guidance and tips are available which inspires people for the generation of
new and creative ideas. After this, again generate newer and more creative ideas. By this, the
involvement of more people happens and this brings unique ideas resulting in more advanced
technology.

Section Three: Literature sources searched

Use of key literature sources to support your research question, objective, or hypothesis:
Hypothesis: There was research regarding the mental issues of digitalisation because of increased
screen time for a particular point whose tests were done on data of digital hypothesis. Screen time
increased spontaneously with the increase in the mental issues of digitalisation just after that point.
The study proclaims about the point at which the screen clicked between the harmful and average
screen time which was observed very high or less variable on weekends.

Question: The following question only refers to the proposal of research on the mental issues of
digitalisation.
1. Did you continuously suffer any mentioned issues?
 Yes
 No
  None of these

2. Did you ever take any help regarding the mentioned issues which affected the mental issues of
digitalisation or mental illness?
 Yes
 No
 None of these

3. Which feelings relate in a better way? What type of support was received mentioned in the report?
 Appropriate
 Supportive and of great help
 Not so helpful
 None of these

4. What is the use of internet support for searching for information about the health recovery of the user
or his family?
 Description is required

5. Describe the experience while surfing the internet for information about digital wellbeing and mental
health.
 Description is required

6. Would you visit a new website related to the mental issues of digitalisation and health issues?
 Blogs
 Chat forum
 Tips of digital wellbeing
 Local Events

7. Which of the following method of the Internet would you use for the above mentioned?
 Instagram
 Facebook
 Twitter
 Pinterest
 Chat Forums

8. What is your gender?

 Female
 Male
 Transgender

Source of Literature: The reasons behind the better relationship with technology for better digital wellbeing
are multiple determinants, particular behavior, community and physical environment, different policies, access
to different qualities, community health of individuals, and many more.
There are some questions related to the research summary:
1. Is GIS effective according to results associating health?
2. What type of technology has been developed just like humans?
3. How digitalization can bring inclusion to the mental health patients.
4. Impact of digitalisation over the human health and their psychology.
5. Social and ethical issues of digitalization.

Section Four: Activities and timescales

There are seven stages in the process of the mental issues of digitalisation:
1. Research
2. Planning
3. Approval
4. Designing
5. Setup
6. Maintenance
7. Submission

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Milestone one: Research
Target date:

Milestone two: Planning

Target date:

Section Five: Research approach and methodologies

The mental issues of digitalisation data has been divided into two parts: Qualitative data & Quantitative
data.
 Qualitative data: The data which is gathered from pieces of evidence, observations, and researches
from the online survey is called qualitative data and it is related to an individual's time spent with his
friends or betterment of relationship with the technology. May authors prescribed that digital wellbeing
should focus on reducing health-related issues.
 Quantitative data: Quantitative data is the result of a variable effect known for human wellbeing and
digital communication. Exclusion of ability of research production, finding reliable support, strong
hypothesizes, gathering quantitative data, sharing pre-registration protocol, code for analysis,
information among publication to use as a research approach.
The research will be carried out by identifying collecting the necessary information related to the title through
questionnaires, Interviews, journals and articles. Then the collected information will be analysed to extract the
relevant information to the title to demonstrate the complete research.

Comments and agreement from a tutor

Comments (optional):

I confirm that the project does not work which has been or will be submitted for another
qualification and is appropriate.
Agreed: .................................................................................... (Name) .................................................................................... (Date).....................................

Comments and agreement from project proposal checker (if applicable)

Comments (optional):

I confirm that the project is appropriate.

Agreed: .................................................................................... (Name) .................................................................................... (Date) ……………..

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All students conducting research activity that involves human participants or the use of data collected
from human participants are required to gain ethical approval before commencing their research.
Please answer all relevant questions and note that your form may be returned if incomplete.

For further support and guidance, please see your respective Unit Tutor.

Ethical approval Form

Before completing this form, we advise that you discuss your proposed research fully with your Unit
Tutor. Please complete this form in good time before your research project is due to commence.
Section One: Basic details
Project title: How the use of smartwatch technologies can be used to improve digital wellbeing
Student name:
Student number:
Programme:
School:
Intended research start date:
Intended research end date:

Section Two: Project summary

Please select all the research methods that you plan to use as part of your project:

 Interviews
 Questionnaires
 Observations
Use of personal records
 Data analysis
Action research
 Focus groups
Other (please specify):
..........................................................................................................................................

Section Three: Participants

Please answer the following questions, giving full details where necessary.
Will your research involve human participants?
Who are the participants? Tick all that apply:
Children aged 12–16: × Young people aged 17–18: • Adults:×
How will participants be recruited (identified and approached)?
Participants can be identified as on the interview or knowledge basis. Observation has been taken in
gathering the participants in group form.
Describe the processes you will use to inform participants about what you are doing:
We promote and advertise about our activities, so that participants will able to know about the
process. We meet with the participants and use the option of social media.
How will you obtain consent from participants? Will this be written? How will it be made clear to
participants that they may withdraw consent to participate at any time?

Studies involving questionnaires:

Will participants be given the option of omitting questions they do not wish to answer?

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 Yes
If No please explain why below and ensure that you cover any ethical issues arising from this:

Studies involving observation:

Confirm whether participants will be asked for their informed consent to be observed.
Yes
Will you debrief participants at the end of their participation (i.e. give them a brief explanation of the study)?
No
Will participants be given information about the findings of your study? (This could be a summary of your
findings in general.)
Yes
Section Four: Data storage and security
Confirm that all personal data will be stored and processed in compliance with the Data Protection Act
(1998):
Yes
Who will have access to the data and personal information?
Project manager and main staff members
During the research:
Where will the data be stored? Data base
Yes
Will mobile devices (such as USB storage and laptops) be used?
Yes
If yes, please provide further details: the data can be saved in database form.
After the research:
Where will the data be stored? Main server of database
How long will the data and records be kept for and in what format? In tabular form or for long time
Will data be kept for use by other researchers?
Yes
Section Five: Ethical issues
If yes, please provide further details:

Are there any particular features of your proposed work that may raise ethical concerns? If so, please
outline how you will deal with these:

You must demonstrate your awareness of potential risks that may arise as a result of your research.
Please consider/address all issues that may apply. Ethical concerns may include, but are not limited
to the following:

o Informed consent.
o Potentially vulnerable participants.
o Sensitive topics. yes
o Risks to participants and/or researchers. yes
o Confidentiality/anonymity. yes
o Disclosures/limits to confidentiality. yes
o Data storage and security, both during and after the research (including transfer, sharing,

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 encryption, protection). yes
o Reporting. yes
o Dissemination and use of your findings.
Section Six: Declaration
I have read, understood, and will abide by [insert center name] Research Ethics Policy:
Yes: × yes No: 
I have discussed the ethical issues relating to my research with my Unit Tutor:
Yes: × yes No: 
I confirm that to the best of my knowledge:
The above information is correct and that this is a full description of the ethics issues that may arise in
the course of my research.
Name: .................................................................................

Date: ...................................................................................

Please submit your completed form to:

1. Assignment submission point for semester 3

2. Attach the completed form to the final assignment and submit to the submission point in
semester four.

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