Category Archives: Domains

“Nearly half of persons aged 75+ have never used the internet”

In December 2020, as a result of a module paper in Part 1 of my PhD programme, I made a policy recommendation to the Director-General of the Central Statistics Office in Ireland: At a policy level, consideration should be given to collecting and publishing statistical data at a national level on ICT usage by householdsContinue reading ““Nearly half of persons aged 75+ have never used the internet””

Collaboration – the name of the (research) game

As 2021 draws to a close I reflect on two pieces of collaborative research work that had successful outcomes… both were published in academic journals, my first experience. Since my contribution involved over 100 hours in 2021 it’s worth reflecting on the process so that I’ll remember the experience for next time, and yes, thereContinue reading “Collaboration – the name of the (research) game”

From reflective practitioner towards reflexive researcher… the research journal

In the same way that my head does not clearly grasp the difference between practice and praxis (I’m being honest here) I also struggle with reflection and reflexivity. I’m not alone according to Kim Etherington (2004) who noted “When I first heard the word reflexivity, I thought it meant the same as reflection, as indeedContinue reading “From reflective practitioner towards reflexive researcher… the research journal”

“Nobody can make you go online, it’s my choice” (Anne, 79)

August has been busy with data collection for my PhD study. A stretch target of 100 responses to my survey would be ideal and so far 74 responses have been recorded, with 69 of these fully complete from the target age cohort. Recruitment remains open for another month so keeping fingers crossed on that score.Continue reading ““Nobody can make you go online, it’s my choice” (Anne, 79)”

Going old school…

My PhD Gantt chart for July 2021 has the following activity: Set up and test tech requirements for telephone interviews. In my mind I expected this to be quite straightforward. I would make the calls from my phone to the participant’s landline or non-smartphone using Microsoft Teams, the calls would also be recorded using Teams.Continue reading “Going old school…”