1. Research Findings
Garibay Group

2. Methods & Participants
Extended time with participants where focus is on dialogue
Focus
Leisure values
Technology
Science perceptions
Citizen Science

3. Participants Adults: 72 participants Youth: 37 87% Female
Most were immigrants
Working class
Spanish-dominant
Primarily two-parent households
Youth: 37
Almost 50/50 split in gender
Range of middle school through high school
Most were second generation
English dominant (some ELLs)

4. Leisure Adults High focus on family time together
Place value on activities that have some benefit for children
Safe and “productive activities” of children
High value on education
Youth
Friends and peers
Family connections also valued and actively maintained
Social time
Place value on community involvement

5. Technology Adults Recognize importance and value of using technology
Mix of “users” and “non-users”
Concern and reluctance about children’s use of internet sites
Youth
High users of technology as part of leisure time
Social networking
Self-expression and identity-building

6. Perceptions of Science
Adults
Generally see science as valuable and important
Generally positive associations with “scientist”
Positive reactions to careers in science for their children, but see navigating the “system” is challenging
Youth
Associations with science = school studies
Mixed associations with “scientist” and less positive than parents
Disconnect between career aspirations and relationship to science

7. Environment
High awareness of environmental problems as an issue that deserves attention
Low understanding of actual environmental issues
Unclear what actions individuals can take
Adults tended to have great appreciation for nature.
Community-focus regarding clean and safe neighborhoods

8. Citizen Science Adults New concept Very positive response
Contributing to science
Learning aspect a plus
Participation as part of larger community and social group important
Community focus somewhat important
Training
Feedback loop important
Youth
New concept
Not enthusiastic about participating in CS
Several aspects shift perceptions
Environmental connection
Youth-driven design
Technology integration
Participation with peers and family

9. Cecilia Garibay cgaribay@garibaygroup.com