In the paper, we actually compared effects on instant messaging and social media app use for this reason. Social media use was slightly more affected, as it is probably still perceived as less acceptable than instant messaging, which has become a norm.

Don‘t let your ethics committee find out :D

Thanks! Yes, at least according to our results based on data where both event log access and short surveys were employed. If nothing else, it is recommended to collect event log data for more than 5 days and check whether there are systematic changes in use before, just to be on the safe side.

Although the effects were weak to moderate, future research should carefully consider using data before these thresholds when using these methods, especially when they are combined.

Answer: Yes, they do, the results show that providing event log access leads to reductions in smartphone use frequency and duration for five to six days. In contrast, answering short survey prompts increased both for two to three hours.

Better late than never

Pure luck, I found snacks offered on a table next to a session I attended and snuck them in… like a chipmunk

This paper is supposed to help researchers handle raw Android log data in a systematic manner and facilitate access to this rich source of information 🔑. Feel free to use and share it. Feedback is very welcome!

The supp. material includes a working rendition in R code, an example data set with raw Android log data, and the data set that results from applying the code to it. There are also lists that helps identify background processes and app names 📋 - with a script to retrieve them.

This primer first elaborates on the potential of and difficulties when handling raw Android log data 📊. Then, the process of extracting glances, sessions, and episodes of use is described in a hands-on guideline with pseudo-code to follow along 👩‍💻.

Congrats! And stay strong 😂

Congrats and good luck!