2 ways research could be improved (6)

• improve measurement accuracy with objective tools

  • P: one improvement to our study would be using objective methods rather than relying solely on self-report data
  • E: our current approach asked participants to estimate screen time and complete an online Stroop test, which may have been affected by memory inaccuracy or inconsistent motivation
  • E: these limitations reduce the reliability and validity of our measurements. future research could incorporate screen-time tracking apps and software-based reaction tools to provide precise, real-time data and reduce the effects of human error or exaggeration
  • L: this would significantly improve internal validity by ensuring the data collected reflects true screen exposure and cognitive performance, allowing for more accurate cause-and-effect concluions
• reduce participant stress and improve ethical transparency

  • P: a second improvement would be to better protect participants from stress and improve ethical transparency during and after cognitive testing
  • E: some participants may have felt anxious or frustrated completing the Stroop task, especially of they struggled or didnt understand their performance
  • E: to reduce this, future studies could build in short breaks during testing, offer calming instructions, and provide a transparent, positively-framed debrief - including personalised results if appropriate. this would help normalise performance variation and reduce anxiety or negative self-comparison
  • L: these changes would reduce psychological harm, boost engagement, and align more closely to BPS ethical guidelines - ultimate;y strengthening participant wellbeing and ethical credibility of research