College student engagement with mental health apps : analysis of barriers to sustained use
Objective: College students'demand for mental health resources is straining the services offered by colleges. While mobile apps demonstrate potential to help, students' engagement with these apps remains low. This study examines why college students show poor engagement with mental health apps and how apps may be adapted to suit this population. Participants: Participants were a convenience sample of 100 college students. Methods: Qualitative data was gathered through individual online interviews concerningattitudes toward mental health apps, and quantitative data was gathered through a survey about phone and app use. Results: Students were interested in mental health apps. 53% haddownloaded an app at one point, but only 19% currently used a mental health app. Stress and costdrove mental health app choices. Responses around engagement centered on: Data privacy, user interface, credibility, and customization. Conclusions: Students have specific wants for mental health apps including safety, simplicity, credibility, and customizability.
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E-Artikel |
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| Erscheinungsjahr: |
2022 |
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2022 |
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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:70 |
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Journal of American college health : J of ACH - 70(2022), 6 vom: 01. Aug., Seite 1819-1825 |
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Englisch |
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| Beteiligte Personen: |
Melcher, Jennifer [VerfasserIn] |
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Date Completed 25.08.2022 Date Revised 19.09.2022 published: Print-Electronic Citation Status MEDLINE |
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10.1080/07448481.2020.1825225 |
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