i3 Scholars: Josue Figueroa, Vincent Grimaldi, Jasmine Sullivan
Research Advisor: Bryan Dosono, PhD Candidate, School of Information Studies, Syracuse University
Publications
From Gridiron Gang to Game Plan: Impact of ICTs on Student Athlete Information Seeking Practices, Routines, and Long-term Goals
Vincent Grimaldi, Josue Figueroa, Jasmine Sullivan, Bryan Dosono. iConference 2019. Washington, DC, USA.
Abstract: Our qualitative study explores the life of college student athletes and their use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) as they plan their transition from student life to life after graduation. While ICTs such as social media, smartphones, and the internet are becoming more ubiquitous on college campuses, student athletes contend with finding the appropriate information at the right time to navigate through critical life choices. Through a thematic analysis of 15 interviews with student athletes, we uncover factors that affect ICT use in both their athletic and academic environments. We discuss ICTs as transition mediaries and present implications for college athletics programs to improve the holistic student athlete experience and the transition beyond college.
Finding a Future Beyond the Field: Exploring ICT-Mediated Practices of Student Athletes
Josue Figueroa, Vincent Grimaldi, Jasmine Sullivan, Bryan Dosono. iConference 2018. Sheffield, UK.
Abstract: Our preliminary research design explores the life of college student athletes and their use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) as they plan their transition beyond graduation. While ICTs such as social media, smartphones, and the internet are becoming more ubiquitous in college campuses, student athletes contend with finding ways to seek information in determining the optimal time to transition into professional play. To expand the literature on ICT use among student athletes, our exploratory study seeks to uncover factors that affect ICT use in both their athletic and academic environments. In collecting qualitative data through semi-structured interviews, our work aims to inform future design implications for ICTs used by student athletes.