Effectiveness and uptake of a transdiagnostic emotion regulation mobile intervention among university students: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Internet Interventions, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 37, P. 100750 - 100750

Published: May 15, 2024

Going to university is a major life event, which can be stressful and negatively affect mental health. However, it also presents an opportunity establish foundation for positive trajectories. To support students, mobile transdiagnostic emotion regulation (ER) intervention has been developed, offering both broad-based (universal) targeted (indicated) preventative support. ER, factor underlying various health problems, critical target in demographic particularly susceptible issues. Cultivating ER help manage immediate stressors foster long-term wellbeing. This paper describes the study protocol Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) evaluating effectiveness uptake of such intervention.

Language: Английский

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Cross-Analysis of mHealth Social Acceptance Among Youth: A Comparative Study Between Japan and China

Behavioral Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(2), P. 213 - 213

Published: Feb. 14, 2025

Although mobile health (mHealth) technologies have emerged as a revolutionary approach to enhance healthcare delivery, few studies examined how it is perceived and accepted in different cultures. This study investigated mHealth's social acceptance among young people Japan China, with focus on cultural influences technology adoption. A comparative analysis was adopted, employing an extended unified theory of use the model. University students from both countries, recruited using harmonized sampling methods, completed questionnaires. We employed descriptive statistics summarize sample characteristics, confirmatory factor validate constructs, multigroup test for measurement invariance ensure applicability model contexts, path explore differences various factors influencing mHealth each setting. The findings revealed distinct effects acceptance. Japanese showed cautious influenced by societal norms infrastructure, whereas Chinese demonstrated strong engagement driven government support growing digital industry. emphasizes importance considering systemic dynamics when integrating into youth models suggests tailored strategies successful implementation.

Language: Английский

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Acceptance of a mental health app (JoyPopTM) for postsecondary students: a prospective evaluation using the UTAUT2

Frontiers in Digital Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 7

Published: Feb. 18, 2025

Mental health (MH) smartphone applications (MH apps) can support the increasing MH needs of postsecondary students and mitigate barriers to accessing support. Evaluating app acceptance using technology models is recommended improve student engagement with apps. The JoyPopTM was designed youth resilience emotion regulation. associated improved MH, but its has yet be evaluated quantitatively. present study used Unified Theory Acceptance Use Technology (UTAUT2) evaluate examine constructs moderators influencing (i.e., behavioural intention) use app. Participants were 183 attending a Canadian University who for one week completed measures before after Relationships posited by UTAUT2 tested partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). Most participants accepted model explained substantial variance in intention use. Performance expectancy, hedonic motivation, facilitating conditions predicted intention, Age moderated association between intention. Experience relationship performance social influence on Results provide insight into factors ability engage students. also valuable insights evaluating optimally designing

Language: Английский

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Developing a digital intervention to combat fatphobia and anti-fat bias

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: May 13, 2025

The Body Advocacy Movement (BAM) is an in-person, peer-led, cognitive-dissonance-based eating disorder (ED) prevention program that reduces fatphobia and anti-fat bias. Developing a digital adaptation of BAM has the potential to increase its accessibility fill critical gap in existing ED interventions, which date have not specifically targeted bias or fatphobia. This study applies human-centered design approach inform development version BAM. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 31 participants, including 17 college students elevated psychopathology 14 past participants. College shared experiences bias, how they use mental health technology, thoughts on digitizing Past participants BAM, Interviews analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis realist lens. described pervasive harmful fatphobia, coupled difficulties accessing action-oriented support, underscoring care could address. Both groups expressed strong interest hybrid format combines synchronous asynchronous components for balance social connection flexibility. Findings suggest address unmet needs by providing accessible, content focused reducing Incorporating within flexible, interactive framework may promote engagement impact. A next step will involve designing pilot testing this evaluate feasibility effectiveness.

Language: Английский

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Do Mobile Mental Health Applications Increase Access to University Mental Health Supports? Lessons Learned During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Journal of Technology in Human Services, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 41(4), P. 259 - 279

Published: Sept. 15, 2023

AbstractUse of mental health applications (MHAs) is often proposed as way to expand access resources address increased needs due the COVID-19 pandemic. Investigators partnered with two MHA companies offer university students complimentary either a module-based, cognitive-behavioral intervention or virtual, peer support network. Findings suggest that offering no-cost apps without active encouragement will not meaningfully broaden reach student populations.Keywords: College healthmental healthmobile healthpandemicstress Disclosure statementNo potential conflict interest was reported by author(s).Additional informationFundingThis work supported Michael and Susan Dell Foundation.

Language: Английский

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Analyzing Communication and Satisfaction in Mental Health Online Consults for Students

ETTISAL Journal of Communication, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 8(2)

Published: May 19, 2024

Online mental health consultation applications have become increasingly prevalent in Indonesia. Teenagers, including college students use these to communicate their problems and seek solutions. This study aims describe final year students' experiences using applications. evaluates the effectiveness of an online service through perceptions 118 users, utilizing a Likert scale across three key dimensions: usefulness, usability, also integration infrastructure. The findings indicate generally positive reception service. In usefulness dimension, scored well terms meeting advertised expectations, maintaining consistent quality, fostering optimism, providing clarity on issues, making users feel at ease. usability dimension highlighted enjoyable nature application its benefits, though it revealed need for improvement accessibility with disabilities. infrastructure reflected positively service's intuitive design user-friendliness, high scores data confidentiality, responsiveness counsellors, communication, addressing user issues. Users expressed willingness reuse future needs, indicating perceived value reliability.

Language: Английский

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Emergency department nurses’ learning and evolving perspectives in interacting with patients who self-harm. An explorative interview study of the use of a mobile application

Health Informatics Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 30(4)

Published: Oct. 1, 2024

SAFE is a mobile application co-created for and by people who have experienced self-harm, either themselves or as next of kin. This study intended to integrate into an Emergency Department (ED) help patients share experiences self-harm support professionals in conducting treatment usual (TAU). Objective: was part Co-operative Inquiry which learning intervention implemented, followed interview exploring ED nurses’ reflections learnings while integrating their practice. Methods: Thirteen semi-structured interviews were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. Results: The nurses imagined that could be positive game changer. However, they hesitant due uncertainty about the context, value app skills. Conclusions: Supplying TAU with technology challenging future digital solutions must created partnership ensure are customised target group.

Language: Английский

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Exploring Patients' Acceptance of Mental Health E-services in Morocco: A Quantitative Approach

Cureus, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 21, 2024

Background The transformative potential of technology in addressing mental healthcare challenges is more widely acknowledged Morocco. government has taken active measures to address persistent health and provide better care by exploring innovative digital solutions. Several e-health services initiatives have been implemented, including electronic record systems, telemedicine services, e-appointment mobile applications. However, the adoption technologies Morocco, even for basic such as system (EAS), remains notably low. Objective By assessing constructs Unified Theory Acceptance Use Technology (UTAUT) along with additional variables, trust perceived conditions, this study aims identify key predictors influencing patients' acceptance use EAS a reliable way accessing support. Methods Data were collected through questionnaire survey administered patients receiving treatment at Psychiatry Department University Hospital Casablanca, Patients recruited based on their willingness participate, while those cognitive difficulties that impaired ability complete excluded. was conducted over seven months, from January July 2023, total 200 participants enrolled during visits Hospital. A logistic regression analysis performed among patients. Results results indicate low rates EAS, many only trying it once before reverting traditional scheduling methods, phone calls or in-person visits. Perceptions show optimism about benefits but highlight areas improvement social technical support enhance acceptance. Performance expectancy, technology, facilitating conditions found be significant In contrast, effort influence, insignificant didn't appear influence meaningfully. Conclusion This study's findings can used develop effective strategies promote widespread e-mental ultimately barriers quality healthcare.

Language: Английский

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Factors Influencing The Usage of Stress Relief Applications: From The Psychological Perspective

Information Management and Business Review, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(3S(I)a), P. 770 - 775

Published: Oct. 27, 2024

Stress remains one of the most difficult challenges in responding to various situations. It elicits negative thoughts and feelings person. Counseling, training, exercise, other methods effectively reduce stress. However, with advancement technology, different approaches dealing it have emerged. One types digital health applications was stress relief applications. This application starting become famous as an alternative help individuals manage their levels. Numerous stress-management or stress-relief are available for smartphones tablets. These include a variety stress-reduction techniques, including meditation, mindfulness breathing, cognitive behavioral therapy, relaxation techniques. review paper explores psychological factors influencing usage In this paper, researchers focused on perceived stress, motivation self-care, engagement. Understanding these can individual experiencing high levels utilize application. Besides, developers, gives idea create compelling tools that cater users' specific needs preferences, ultimately promoting better management overall well-being.

Language: Английский

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