Hello everyone!
I am looking for a freelance researcher to do some content analysis work for me! I won't reveal all of the details in this post (because it is quite lengthy), but in summary, I am looking for someone who can do the following:
- Research and compile a list of ALL 100% free parent-approved child sites/media platforms in the United States (aka no VPN required to access) for YOUNG CHILDREN (aka infancy to around 5 years of age) (which can be websites, internet browsers, apps, smart tv applications. etc.)
- Platform type (e.g., website, mobile app, e-books, smart TV app) (If mixed content [i.e., a site that has games, videos, e-books, and other things, list as "mixed", then list what])
- Of the top 10 media platforms found, need a deep-dive analysis on many MANY things, but some broader categories include popularity metrics, content/thematic review, educational vs. entertainment content, developmental appropriateness, mental health component (aka attachment, sharing, scary things that are normal for children to experience, etc.), accessibility features, parental involvement, parent blockers, etc.!
- I would like for this all to be in EITHER an Excel sheet, or in a document (it can literally be a bullet point list of the information and percentages and numbers) (Excel sheet would probably be easier though).
Ultimately I am doing this as a follow-up resource for parents for a research poster with data that I am working on so that I can provide parents and professionals with a cummulative list of resources (the top 10 deep dive is just for research purposes and to highlight any disparities or missing pieces that future media platforms can work on achieving).
REALISTICALLY this research would take me about 24-36 hours straight to accomplish, but I am a PhD student who doesn't have 24-36 hours straight to spare (hopefully some of you can empathize with that).
Again, that is a general listing and not the full thing (which I will share to whoever I end up working with)! In terms of qualifications, I am looking for the following:
- Someone willing/motivated to do the work (no brainer, but really important).
- Someone who understands that as a PhD student, I am on a fixed income, and although this is a tedious research task, and I want to pay what is fair (becase you all are freelancers and make money this way - whether it be primary or secondary income), I can not spend thousands for this gig.
- (not required but really nice) Someone who is either a parent themself who has been through this process of using parent-approved sites with their children that has possibly some inside resources and information on more less-known media platforms OR someone with a child development background or experience who may know what to look out for/partner with me in highlighting other themes that I may not have initially listed.
Thank you all!