About the study

We are looking for participants for a study on technology-facilitated violence in intimate partner relationships. We are focusing primarily on smart home devices such as smart lights, locks, televisions, cameras and voice assistants. The aim is to improve our understanding of how these devices facilitate violence and how they can be improved to prevent such use.

We are looking for

  • Adults (aged 18+) who have experienced intimate partner violence in which smart home devices played a role.
  • People who have left and are not currently living in an abusive relationship.

What does taking part involve?

  • Taking part in an interview lasting around 1 hour. Doctoral student Sally Bagheri will conduct the interview. The interview can be carried out either in person or online, depending on what suits you best.
  • During the interview, you’ll be asked to talk about your experiences of how smart home devices were used and what you’d like to see change about them. You’ll only share what you feel comfortable sharing.
  • The interview will not be recorded. Notes will be taken, which you’ll be able to review and approve.
    We do not collect any personal information. Your account will be documented under a pseudonym.
  • All participation is voluntary, and you may withdraw at any time without giving a reason.

Aftercare will be offered in the form of a free session (55 minutes) with a registered psychologist. If required, an appointment can be booked immediately following the interview.

To take part

Email sally.bagheri@mau.se or call 0734265820. You do not need to use your real name, and all correspondence leading up to the interview will be deleted afterwards.

How will the information you provide be used?

The information you share with us will be treated confidentially. If your account contains any identifying details, these will be removed. The notes from the interviews will be kept and analysed solely by the doctoral student and used exclusively for research purposes. The results may be presented in academic articles, in a doctoral thesis and possibly in lectures, but no individual will be identifiable.

Principal Investigator

Malmö University is the principal investigator. The project has been approved by the Swedish Ethical Review Authority, reference number: 2026-03595-01.

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