Social Media Research
A social media extension created by researchers from the University of Chicago and Columbia University.
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Summary
We are researchers from the University of Chicago and Columbia University. We are looking into ways of improving user experience on social media as well as our understanding of user preferences and decision making.
WHY INSTALL?
- You help the academic community understand how people interact with social media.
- The extension can improve your user experience on Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.
PRIVACY
Protecting the privacy of our users is of paramount importance both to us and our universities (the study has been approved by the internal review boards of the University of Chicago and Columbia University). You can learn about what we collect and how we ensure the protection of personal data in our Privacy Policy (at the bottom of the page). In a nutshell, we focus on the page content on three social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, including ads, posts, comments, and retweets, as well as the time and date of your activity.
CONTACTS
If you have questions or concerns about the study or the extension, you can contact the researchers at gb2683@columbia.edu or mstalinski@uchicago.edu. If you have any questions about your rights as a participant in this research, feel you have been harmed, or wish to discuss other study-related concerns with someone who is not part of the research team, you can contact the University of Chicago Social & Behavioral Sciences Institutional Review Board (IRB) Office by phone at (773) 702-2915, or by email at sbs-irb@uchicago.edu. You can also contact the Morningside IRB, Columbia University, telephone (212) 305-5883, email: askirb@columbia.edu.
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Safety
Risk impact
Social Media Research is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Social Media Research if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
Social Media Research may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.
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