Firefly Ed
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Most teenagers understand the risks linked to smoking, drinking, vaping, and other risky behaviours. The challenge is rarely a lack… Read more.
6–9 minutes -
Experimentation with substances is common during adolescence and most of it does not escalate. The more useful question is which… Read more.
8–12 minutes -
Consent in teenage relationships is not a one-time conversation and applies to emotional boundaries as much as physical ones. Previous… Read more.
7–11 minutes -
Most study routines are built on motivation. Motivation fluctuates, and routines built on it collapse when it does. Habit formation,… Read more.
9–14 minutes -
Most learners use revision methods that feel productive but produce little lasting retention. Highlighting, re-reading, and passive review are among… Read more.
8–13 minutes -
Exam pressure is a normal stress response, and one that responds to specific strategies. Common last-minute habits such as cramming… Read more.
8–12 minutes -
The teenage brain is at a stage of active reorganisation unlike any other point in life. The same profile that… Read more.
7–11 minutes -
Romantic relationships in teenagers serve a genuine developmental function. Early relationships are primarily about exploration: of attraction, of identity, and… Read more.
8–12 minutes -
Puberty triggers hormonal changes that directly alter brain structure and function. The effects extend well beyond the physical. Oestrogen, testosterone,… Read more.
7–11 minutes -
Identity formation in adolescence is an extended process of exploration and consolidation that spans the entire decade. What shapes it,… Read more.
7–10 minutes
Methods
- Weekly field observations along fixed routes.
- Short interviews using a consistent guide.
- Sensor readings checked at the start of each session.
- Cleaning decisions documented as a changelog.
- Processing: normalized timestamps; flagged gaps; spot-checked outliers.
- Limits: some missing intervals during battery replacement.
Data & Ethics
Data
Upon request, sensitive locations have been removed from the public files. License: CC BY 4.0 for shared materials.
Ethics
Consent protocols used where applicable.
Contact
fieldnoteslab@ucc.ie
