A Web-Based Intervention to Support a Growth Mindset and Well-Being in Unemployed Young Adults: Development Study DOI Creative Commons
Ingjerd J Straand, Asbjørn Følstad, Burkhard Wüensche

et al.

JMIR Formative Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 8, P. e59158 - e59158

Published: Nov. 8, 2024

Background Engaging young adults in the labor market is vital for economic growth and well-being. However, path to employment often presents setbacks that impact motivation psychological functioning. Research suggests exploring positive psychology interventions job-seeking scaling delivery of these using technology. dropout rates are high self-administered on digital platforms. This challenge needs be addressed such platforms effective conveyors interventions. study addresses this by user-oriented methods proposes persuasive features design development a new web-based intervention targeting unemployed adults. Objective aims provide an overview wise intervention, including its theoretical underpinnings human-centered methodology, young, Methods Researchers collaborated with designers, developers, stakeholders leverages evidence-based Key improvements adaptations were explored through formative usability testing 13 aged between 18 25 years (the target population). Qualitative data collected, analyzed, integrated into ongoing process as iterative improvements. Results The result modular web application named RØST, designed align user preferences specific end-user group During project, evolved from early concept sketches prototypes developed solution ready further use. Insights both feedback rich observation gained used refine content design. To increase targeted end users’ motivation, praise, rewards, reminders added. was primarily mobile phones text messaging reminders. included technical protection considerations. Conclusions offers valuable insights developing or behavioral support documenting adaptation combination diverse empirical foundations. Involving users enabled relatable resolved potential problems. An essential implication finding crucial shaping we experienced tensions approaches. These not highlighted need monetary which incorporated final app

Language: Английский

A Web-Based Intervention to Support a Growth Mindset and Well-Being in Unemployed Young Adults: Development Study DOI Creative Commons
Ingjerd J Straand, Asbjørn Følstad, Burkhard Wüensche

et al.

JMIR Formative Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 8, P. e59158 - e59158

Published: Nov. 8, 2024

Background Engaging young adults in the labor market is vital for economic growth and well-being. However, path to employment often presents setbacks that impact motivation psychological functioning. Research suggests exploring positive psychology interventions job-seeking scaling delivery of these using technology. dropout rates are high self-administered on digital platforms. This challenge needs be addressed such platforms effective conveyors interventions. study addresses this by user-oriented methods proposes persuasive features design development a new web-based intervention targeting unemployed adults. Objective aims provide an overview wise intervention, including its theoretical underpinnings human-centered methodology, young, Methods Researchers collaborated with designers, developers, stakeholders leverages evidence-based Key improvements adaptations were explored through formative usability testing 13 aged between 18 25 years (the target population). Qualitative data collected, analyzed, integrated into ongoing process as iterative improvements. Results The result modular web application named RØST, designed align user preferences specific end-user group During project, evolved from early concept sketches prototypes developed solution ready further use. Insights both feedback rich observation gained used refine content design. To increase targeted end users’ motivation, praise, rewards, reminders added. was primarily mobile phones text messaging reminders. included technical protection considerations. Conclusions offers valuable insights developing or behavioral support documenting adaptation combination diverse empirical foundations. Involving users enabled relatable resolved potential problems. An essential implication finding crucial shaping we experienced tensions approaches. These not highlighted need monetary which incorporated final app

Language: Английский

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