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Informational professionals and the use of ChatGPT

In this study, we want to learn more about how informational professionals interact with large language models such as ChatGPT, Bing AI, and Google Bard. We are interviewing and conducting diary studies with information professionals (e.g. finance, law, IT, business, academia, journalism, and consulting) who regularly use these systems in their work to understand the information practices they engage in while using these systems. Previous study participants have noted that the diary entries enabled them to reflect more deeply on their use of these tools and the interview has helped synthesized what they have documented. We hope you may find such benefits in your participation as well.

Age & Gender

  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive

Location

United States (Nationwide)

What will be asked of you

Participants can choose to participate in a diary study first then followed by an interview. The interview portion will be in the form of a semi-structured interview, and last approximately 30-90 minutes. During the interview, you will be asked about the information practices and specific experiences with ChatGPT and other similar systems. With regards to the diary study. Participation in the diary study will last 10 workdays. You will be asked to complete 1 Qualtrics survey per day (7 questions) documenting your daily experience using applications like ChatGPT. You will be compensated with $30 for 10 diary postings and $30 for the follow-up interview.

Incentives

Up to $60 cash payment

Total length of participation:
30-150 minutes

Looking for Healthy Volunteers

Requirements for healthy volunteers are different than for those with a specific condition. If you are interested in becoming a healthy volunteer for this study, use the below categories to determine if you are able to participate.

Able to participate:

  • You are 18 years or older
  • You are an Information professional (e.g. finance, law, IT, business, academia, journalism, consulting, and more)
  • You regularly use ChatGPT, Bing AI, Google Bard, and other LLM supported tools for work

Not eligible if:

  • You do not use LLM supported tools for work
  • You are not currently working as an information professional

Contact the Team

Visit Location

100% Remote (online, phone, text)

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Mohammad Jarrahi
School of Information and Library Science

Study Type

Behavioral or Social
Observational

Study Topics

Social or Workplace Dynamics

IRB Number

23-1190

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