ArticleJMIR research protocols2017
Evaluation of a Mindfulness-Based Mobile App Aimed at Promoting Awareness of Weight-Related Behaviors in Adolescents: A Pilot Study.
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- Delivery of Complementary and Integrative Health Using Virtual Health Resources: A Scoping Review.Journal of integrative and complementary medicine · 2022Article
- ePSICONUT: An e-Health Programme to Improve Emotional Health and Lifestyle in University Students.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Testing a Mobile App for Participatory Research to Identify Teen-Targeted Food Marketing: Mixed Methods Study.JMIR formative research · 2022Article
- Design of a Planner-Based Intervention to Facilitate Diet Behaviour Change in Type 2 Diabetes.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Establishing a Working Definition of User Experience for eHealth Interventions of Self-reported User Experience Measures With eHealth Researchers and Adolescents: Scoping Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2021Article
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- The role of mindfulness in associations among depression symptoms, sleep duration, and insulin resistance in adolescents.Journal of behavioral medicine · 2021Article
- Understanding How Virtual Reality Can Support Mindfulness Practice: Mixed Methods Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2020Article
- Review of Mindfulness-Related Interventions to Modify Eating Behaviors in Adolescents.Nutrients · 2019Review
- Smartphone Apps for Mindfulness Interventions for Suicidality in Asian Youths: Literature Review.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2018Review
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Abstract
backgroundMindfulness-based interventions are reported to be highly acceptable and have positive effects on youth, yet most are clinic- or school-based aimed at emotional regulation or academic performance. To provide flexible program delivery, we developed and tested a standalone mindfulness-based app aimed at improving weight-related behaviors (eg, diet, physical activity, sleep) in adolescents.
objectiveOur objective was to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and utility of a mindfulness-based mobile app.
methodsIn a single-arm pilot study, 15 adolescents (14-18 years) were prompted to access the app once a day, every day for 6 weeks. Outcomes were measured by in-app and poststudy surveys, and descriptive statistical analyses were performed. Time within a mindfulness state was self-reported during weekly timed practices.
resultsThe app was rated highly for content and encouraging the practice of activities to promote mindfulness states. Teens reported increased awareness of eating behaviors and high adherence, particularly during physically active practices. Average self-reported time spent in a mindfulness state increased 2.5 times by week 6 (78 [SD 17] seconds) compared to week 1 (31 [SD 21] seconds).
conclusionsThe high acceptability and utility ratings of the app, increases in reported time in mindfulness states, and high frequency of participation, including mindful eating and physical activity, suggest the mindfulness-based mobile app has the potential to improve awareness of weight-related behaviors.
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