How to use geofencing in mobile research /
This guide introduces the reader to the method of geofencing in research, focusing on its application through modern smartphones. Geofencing leverages smartphone sensors to create virtual boundaries around specific areas, enabling event-based data collection triggered by participants' movements...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London :
SAGE Publications Ltd,
2024.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | This guide introduces the reader to the method of geofencing in research, focusing on its application through modern smartphones. Geofencing leverages smartphone sensors to create virtual boundaries around specific areas, enabling event-based data collection triggered by participants' movements. This method distinguishes itself from continuous geotracking, emphasizing energy efficiency and privacy. Geofencing has found utility in various fields, such as health research, urban planning, and behavioral studies. The guide covers essential aspects of conducting geofencing research, including defining research questions, selecting locations and radii, designing study materials, and addressing ethical considerations. It emphasizes transparent data handling, voluntary consent, and data security to protect potentially sensitive information. In summary, this guide equips researchers with the knowledge and practical insights needed to utilize geofencing effectively in their studies, fostering a deeper understanding of context-specific behaviors and person-situation interactions in real-world settings. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource : illustrations |
| ISBN: | 9781529684216 1529684218 |