Assumption 1: People know that sun exposure has positive effects on mental health and sleep.
Recruitment Criteria: For this survey, we recruited participants who were primarily college students. We focused on recruiting participants who already prioritize sunrise, since that is likely to be our target demographic, and asked a screening question: on a scale of 1 to 5, rate how important getting enough sun/ time outside is to you.
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Assumption 2: Reminding people to get sun as early as possible will help them get sunlight earlier in the day.
Experiment Design & Results: Athena – Experiment Design & Results
Recruitment Criteria: We recruited three individuals who were working professionals, often traditional 9-5 hours that require sitting at a desk in a building for long periods of time. They were chosen because they usually overlook sun habits due to busy routines, as well as the nature of their work. Our participants demonstrated an interest in developing healthier habits and were open to receiving reminders to prioritize morning sunlight, which was the only time to receive sun in their busy schedules.
Assumption 3: People will be inspired by others going out into the sun to get more sun.
Experiment Design & Results: Emily – Experiment Design & Results
Recruitment Criteria: For this experiment, we recruited five college students – two of which were participants in the baseline study, and three of which were Stanford students all with access to sunlight. We recruited these individuals because they exhibit the average college student who spends most of their time indoors, but they are trying to get more sun / go outside more.
