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ArticleJMIR mHealth and uHealth2018

Adolescents' Perspectives on a Mobile App for Relationships: Cross-Sectional Survey.

Bridianne O'Dea, Melinda Rose Achilles, Aliza Werner-Seidler, Philip J Batterham, Alison L Calear, Yael Perry, Fiona Shand, Helen Christensen

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Article in JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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8 authors.

Bridianne O'DeaBlack Dog Institute, University of New South Wales, Randwick, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1731-210X
Melinda Rose AchillesBlack Dog Institute, University of New South Wales, Randwick, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4246-3412
Aliza Werner-SeidlerBlack Dog Institute, University of New South Wales, Randwick, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9046-6159
Philip J BatterhamCentre for Mental Health Research, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4547-6876
Alison L CalearCentre for Mental Health Research, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7028-725X
Yael PerryBlack Dog Institute, University of New South Wales, Randwick, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7974-3434
Fiona ShandBlack Dog Institute, University of New South Wales, Randwick, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6765-228X
Helen ChristensenBlack Dog Institute, University of New South Wales, Randwick, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0435-2065

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAdolescence can be a fertile time for relationship issues, with interpersonal conflict being a risk factor for poor mental health. Mobile app interventions may have a significant appeal to young people in assisting with relationship distress. However, currently available apps have not been formally evaluated. Youths' perspectives on engaging with mobile technology to assist with relationships are also unknown.

objectiveThis study aimed to examine adolescents' attitudes toward the concept of a mobile phone app for relationship help and support, and whether they would be likely to use such an intervention.

methodsA cross-sectional Web survey consisting of 42 questions, including 13 free responses, was delivered. The proposed app, including character vignettes, was presented, and participants were asked to indicate whether they had experienced the same relationship issues, whether their peers would relate to the issues, and how helpful they found the proposed advice. Participants were also asked to provide their own suggestions for help, which were analyzed using thematic analyses.

resultsA total of 150 adolescents (aged 15 to 18) participated. Overall, 60.7% (91/150) were likely to use an app for relationship problems, and this was not associated with demographics or social support (all P values >.05). Likelihood of app usage was found to be influenced by perceived need for help, personal beliefs about app effectiveness, and whether the app is engaging and easy to use. Overall, adolescents were receptive of the proposed content with an average of 99.3% (149/150), rating the strategies provided as somewhat to very helpful.

conclusionsAdolescents were likely to use a mobile phone app for relationship support, and use was not influenced by gender, age, social support, or any other background characteristic. Instead, likely use was influenced by need, personal beliefs, usability, and the appropriateness of app content. App developers must address these factors if the app is to have a wide-scale uptake.

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adolescencefamily relationshelp-seeking behaviormobile appspeer group

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PMCPMC5865001

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