The millennial mum: technology use by new mothers

Suzanne Prior

doi:10.14236/ewic/HCI2016.80

The millennial mum: technology use by new mothers

Suzanne Prior

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Abstract

Becoming a mother presents a woman with new challenges and a need to access new sources of information. This work considers the increase in the use of online parenting support as the first group of millennials become parents. Initial results from a survey comparing the use of technology pre and post the experience of childbirth is presented. The survey reveals that mothers are likely to increase the time they spend online and are strongly motivated by seeking social contact. The paper concludes by considering the implications of this survey for healthcare professionals wishing to give information and support through online media and suggests how HCI professionals can become involved in this work.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the 30th International BCS Human Computer Interaction Conference
Subtitle of host publication	HCI 2016
Publisher	BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
Number of pages	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.14236/ewic/HCI2016.80
Publication status	Published - 31 Jul 2016
Event	30th International BCS Human Computer Interaction Conference - Bournemouth University, Poole, United Kingdom Duration: 11 Jul 2016 → 15 Jul 2016

Publication series

Name	Electronic Workshops in Computing
Publisher	BCS Learning & Development
ISSN (Print)	1477-9358

Conference

Conference	30th International BCS Human Computer Interaction Conference
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	Poole
Period	11/07/16 → 15/07/16

Keywords

Motherhood
Millennials
eHealth
Social networks

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Suzanne Prior
- s.priorabertay.acuk
- Department of Cybersecurity and Computing - Lecturer
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