DRS90

DRS90RESEARCHOPEN INVITATION

RESEARCH WITH DRS90.

DRS90 creates a rare condition: a group of people who deliberately leave connected personal technology at home for the whole journey, not just the dancefloor. We want that condition studied properly by people qualified to study it.

POSITIONNO CLAIMS IN ADVANCE

WE PROPOSE TO STUDY WHAT HAPPENS.

A 2026 UK government evidence review concluded that strong causal evidence about how smartphones and social media affect young people's wellbeing remains limited. Reported associations are not causation, and social media clearly provides benefits as well as pressures.

DRS90 therefore makes no medical, psychological or wellbeing claim. It offers an environment, and asks researchers to measure the outcome.

SOURCEUK GOVERNMENT / DSITEVIDENCE REVIEW20 JANUARY 2026

POSSIBLE METHODSTO BE AGREED

WHAT A STUDY COULD LOOK LIKE.

  • /Pre-event measures
  • /Structured observation during the event
  • /Post-event questionnaires and interviews
  • /Longer-term follow-up

No university partnership, ethics approval or funded study exists yet. Design, methodology and ethics would be led by the research team.

RESEARCH ENQUIRYOPEN INVITATION

Your enquiry is sent directly to DRS90. It is not published anywhere.

PRIVACY

SOURCESEDITABLELINKS TO BE ADDED

  • UK Government / DSIT — Children's wellbeing online: What young people think about social media, safety and AI (published 15 July 2026)

    Survey of young people's smartphone ownership, social media use and reported experiences. Figures refer to the surveyed group. Reported associations are not evidence of causation.

    LINK / TO BE ADDED

  • Ofcom — Younger phone owners, the rise of AI, and consumption over creation: our latest look at UK children's media lives

    UK regulator research into children's media use, smartphone ownership and time spent online.

    LINK / TO BE ADDED

  • UK Government / DSIT — Understanding the impact of smartphones and social media on children and young people (published 20 January 2026)

    Evidence review concluding that strong causal evidence on effects remains limited.

    LINK / TO BE ADDED

  • Experimental research on photography, memory and enjoyment

    Mixed findings: some studies report reduced memory for photographed objects; other work finds photography can increase enjoyment in some circumstances. Specific studies to be cited.

    LINK / TO BE ADDED

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