Event Title
Selfies: Memory Enablers or Fun Phenomenon?
Location
Parker-Reed, SSWAC
Start Date
1-5-2014 2:00 PM
End Date
1-5-2014 3:00 PM
Project Type
Poster- Restricted to Campus Access
Description
We are conducting this study to look at the effect of choice and type of photo taken on memory. Specifically, we are examining the use of selfies as a method of photo-taking and whether it enhanced or inhibited memory for details of objects observed and for the type of activity performed at each site. To test this, we manipulate choice of site and type of photo taken and observe their effects on memory test performance. Participants all visit the same sites, but the type of photo taken at each site, and whether the type of photo to be taken is assigned or self-chosen, vary. Some participants get to choose at which sites they will take their selfies, at which sites they will take photos of the objects, and at which sites they will only observe the objects, whereas others have no choice. Among participants with no choice, the sites where selfies, non-selfies, or no photos are taken also differ.
Faculty Sponsor
Martha Arterberry
Sponsoring Department
Colby College. Psychology Dept.
CLAS Field of Study
Social Sciences
Event Website
http://www.colby.edu/clas
ID
444
Selfies: Memory Enablers or Fun Phenomenon?
Parker-Reed, SSWAC
We are conducting this study to look at the effect of choice and type of photo taken on memory. Specifically, we are examining the use of selfies as a method of photo-taking and whether it enhanced or inhibited memory for details of objects observed and for the type of activity performed at each site. To test this, we manipulate choice of site and type of photo taken and observe their effects on memory test performance. Participants all visit the same sites, but the type of photo taken at each site, and whether the type of photo to be taken is assigned or self-chosen, vary. Some participants get to choose at which sites they will take their selfies, at which sites they will take photos of the objects, and at which sites they will only observe the objects, whereas others have no choice. Among participants with no choice, the sites where selfies, non-selfies, or no photos are taken also differ.
https://digitalcommons.colby.edu/clas/2014/program/58