iPhone Jailbreaking Research

[duchessmel]

I am currently in grad school and have to complete a research paper for one of my classes. The topic I've chosen is the perceptions of jailbreaking an iPhone and how it affects those who do it. If anyone would like to participate in this research I would greatly appreciate it. In the next few weeks I will be putting together a survey for those who choose to participate to take. If you would be interested in participating please respond to this thread.

Thanks in advance,

Melissa

[mohicanspap]

I am currently in grad school and have to complete a research paper for one of my classes. The topic I've chosen is the perceptions of jailbreaking an iPhone and how it affects those who do it. If anyone would like to participate in this research I would greatly appreciate it. In the next few weeks I will be putting together a survey for those who choose to participate to take. If you would be interested in participating please respond to this thread.

Thanks in advance,

Melissa

This sounds very interesting and I would like to see what you come up with so I would like to be part or this research.

[CocoaPuffs]

Depends on the approach and the scope. How are you going about doing this research paper?

[Nanook]

I'm in.

[jav6454]

If you need any information, see the sticky thread called "New to iPhone World? Facts for 1.0.0 to 2.2.1"

That has information on Jailbreaking/unlocking (definitions and such). If you still, need more information for your research, send me a PM or an email.

[alphatectz]

If you need any information, see the sticky thread called "New to iPhone World? Facts for 1.0.0 to 2.2.1"

That has information on Jailbreaking/unlocking (definitions and such). If you still, need more information for your research, send me a PM or an email.

Sounds interesting, I like the concept of your research paper so you can count me in.

[notintheleast]

Depends on the approach and the scope. How are you going about doing this research paper?

I would also need you to elaborate more on the premise of the paper before agreeing to take part, but I like the general idea.

[bytethese]

I'm also in grad school and I wrote a paper on the forensic analysis of the iPhone for my Digital Evidence class last semester. If it's any consolation, I got an A in the class and scared the crap out of my professor so depending on the scope of your work, I'd be happy to help. :)

[WRXface]

Count me in!!

[cjm3113]

Feel free to contact me.

[SFStateStudent]

I'm game, but can I remain anonymous or can I use my rapper name "MacThug" or "Fifty-Three G?" Just kidding; I'll help out anyway I can PM me. :D

[jmann]

Interview me! I've been jailbreaking ipod touches and iphones for me and all my friends. I have a lot of experience. ;)

[tiptopp]

I'd be happy to help.

Tiptopp

[Haephestos]

Happy to help!

[OrangeDog]

I've been doing ipod touches and iphones

I hope you use protection.

[jmann]

I hope you use protection.

Don't worry, I always do. ;)

[Haephestos]

Don't worry, I always do. ;)
Roflmao!!!

[duchessmel]

Depends on the approach and the scope. How are you going about doing this research paper?

This is for an Action Research class I am taking. Right now we are just coming up with the topic and main question for the research. We meet again in a few weeks and will begin to develop how we are going to go about obtaining the research needed. I know that a survey is the route I'm going to go.

Melissa

[duchessmel]

I would also need you to elaborate more on the premise of the paper before agreeing to take part, but I like the general idea.

This paper itself is in its early stages. My class was just asked to come up with a topic and to be looking into finding people who would participate in the research. As mentioned in an earlier reply, I know I'm going to go with creating a survey to get the majority of the data I need. I plan on going in to what "jailbreaking" is and the general perceptions of it and plan on using the survey I create to see how those who actually "jailbreak" their phones feel about it....why they did it, what are the pros and cons, etc.

I'll have more info....and it put together better.....in the next several weeks.

Melissa

[duchessmel]

Thanks to everyone who has said they will participate in the research. This will be anonymous. I will hopefully be getting the survey out to everyone in the next several weeks. My class is doing this is steps...so I have to wait for the professor to say to proceed to that step.

Thanks again!

Melissa

[Clete2]

Count me in. :)

[duchessmel]

I just wanted to give a very brief update on my research project. I will hopefully be posting the survey one day next week. If anyone would like to answer some more in-depth interview type questions as well, please let me know.

Thanks,

Melissa

[Swizz]

I'll participate.

[jav6454]

I just wanted to give a very brief update on my research project. I will hopefully be posting the survey one day next week. If anyone would like to answer some more in-depth interview type questions as well, please let me know.

Thanks,

Melissa

I'll gladly help out with those in-depth questions.

[WRXface]

didnt someone else post something like this before?
but i am defintly in!:)

[jmann]

I will definitely do in-depth questions. Just click on on my profile, and send me a pm or send me an email. I'll keep my eye out for it..

[MikePA]

The topic I've chosen is the perceptions of jailbreaking an iPhone and how it affects those who do it. If anyone would like to participate in this research I would greatly appreciate it.

You only need to have OrangeDog and The Spaz to take the survey. Even though they hate jailbreaking, in order to feed their unnatural desires, they continue to hang around the Hacks forum warning one and all about the iPhone demon, EVIL LAG. They also patrol 'junior schools' warning the children not to run with scissors. It's a heavy burden protecting people from themselves.

[OrangeDog]

You only need to have OrangeDog and The Spaz to take the survey. Even though they hate jailbreaking, in order to feed their unnatural desires, they continue to hang around the Hacks forum warning one and all about the iPhone demon, EVIL LAG. They also patrol 'junior schools' warning the children not to run with scissors. It's a heavy burden protecting people from themselves.

Hey Mike.....you sound like a "pusher" ;)

[Moi un Mouton]

I'm happy to take your survey and answer any questions :)

[Airforcekid]

I am done it a few times!
PM with questions.

[The Admiral]

I'm also in grad school and I wrote a paper on the forensic analysis of the iPhone for my Digital Evidence class last semester. If it's any consolation, I got an A in the class and scared the crap out of my professor so depending on the scope of your work, I'd be happy to help. :)

is a copy of your paper available somewhere? i would enjoy reading it.





also, i will take this survey

[bytethese]

is a copy of your paper available somewhere? i would enjoy reading it.


I realized some screenshots need to be tweaked if I make the paper publicly available. :) I am hoping to have my whole site up soon, school is hard tho. :)

[Voidness]

Count me in. :)

(On an unrelated note, I'm starting grad school next year)

[duchessmel]

The survey for my research project is now available to take. Please follow the directions below if you wish to participate.

The survey number is 67913. Please make note of this number. This is the number you will need to access the survey from http://www.AdvancedSurvey.com.

Thanks,
Melissa

Below is the required informed consent:

University of Central Arkansas
Informed Consent Cover Letter
Perceptions of the Act of Jailbreaking an iPhone and How It Affects iPhone Users

You are being asked to participate in a research study. Before you give your consent to volunteer, it is important that you read the following information to be sure you understand what you will be asked to do.


Investigators
Melissa Earls, BS in Journalism

I am conducting this study as graduate students at the University of Central Arkansas Education Department under the supervision of Dr. Cheryl Wiedmaier
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University of Central Arkansas
201 Donaghey Ave.
Conway, AR 72035
501-450-5000

Purpose of the Research

The purpose of this research is to examine the perceptions of the act of Jailbreaking an iPhone and how it affects iPhone users. These results will assist the researcher in determining what factors lead iPhone users to either Jailbreaking their iPhone or not.

Procedures

If you volunteer to participate in this study, you will be asked to complete the following online survey of 10 questions. Your participation will take approximately 5 minutes.

Potential Risks or Discomforts

There are no foreseeable risks or discomforts associated with this study.
Potential Benefits of the Research
The potential benefits to society that may result from this research are assisting iPhone users in making an informed decision to either Jailbreak or not Jailbreak their iPhone.

Confidentiality and Data Storage

The results of this survey will be collected and assessed by advancedsurvey.com. The investigator and advisor will have access to this data for at least 3 years after completion of this study.

Participation and Withdrawal

Your participation in this research study is voluntary. You may refuse to participate or stop participation at any time without penalty. To stop, simply exit the survey.

Questions about the Research

If you have any questions regarding this research, you may contact Melissa Earls and melearls@conwaycorp.net.

This project has been reviewed by the Institutional Review Board for the Protection of Human Subjects at the University of Central Arkansas.

I have read the information provided above. I understand that by returning a completed survey, I am agreeing to participate in this research study.

[jmann]

taken. :)

[Night Spring]

Took the survey. One of the questions was "would you recommend jailbreaking to others?" I answered "no," but what I would really like to have said is, "only if the person is tech-savvy."

[WRXface]

Took the survey. One of the questions was "would you recommend jailbreaking to others?" I answered "no," but what I would really like to have said is, "only if the person is tech-savvy."

yeah i would say the same thing, my uncle just jailbroke his iphone 3g to use overseas, i tried to explain to him about cydia and its not the easiest thing ever.

[ian-frs]

I took your survey and would be more then willing to answer your more in-depth survey if you are still seeking participants.

[duchessmel]

I would like to thank everyone who participated in my research project. My class really enjoyed the presentation. If anyone would like to read the paper let me know and I'll email it to you. I tried to attach it to this posting, but the file is too large.

Thanks again,

Melissa