AMANDA HYNAN FINAL THESIS PDF

emerging mobile technologies which have voice output Apps despite great
expectations expressed within the literature base. Parental and staff technical
knowledge and motivation to use technology can also impact on whether the central
phenomenon is achieved. A lack of response to participant requests and/or difficulty
in communicating desires can also impact on success. Frustrations in terms of lack of
privacy if collaborating, funding constraints and technical support post transition from
educational settings can also be an issue
4.13.5. Context
This element of the proposed theory expresses the context within which the central
phenomenon is achieved. The internet and online social media are used within home,
educational and residential settings and frequency of use ranges from once a week to
daily depending on individual circumstances.
4.13.6. Interaction/actions
This section of the proposed grounded theory expresses who else is involved in
achieving the central phenomenon and why and how they are involved. It also seeks
to explore if participants can act alone to achieve the desired outcome. The data
revealed a wide range of people are involved within the visited educational settings,
family and friends and other agencies such as the NHS, communication aid
manufacturers and the Communication Matters AAC national charity. The reason for
the involvement of outside agencies is to support and respond to the desire of the
participants to use the internet and online social media which is achieved through
advice, training, funding, collaboration, equipment supply and set up. The participants
illustrated how they can work independently provided the correct conditions have
been established for them to do so.
4.13.7. Strategies
The strategies employed by participants and their communication partners to bring
about the central phenomenon are outlined within this part of the proposed theory.
These relate to sourcing information about and availability of access technology,
requesting technology (for example cameras), learning how to use equipment, having
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