A5093836624- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Technology Adoption and User Behaviour
- Media Influence and Health
Freie Universität Berlin
2024-2025
Abstract Background Interventions targeting social media use show mixed results in improving well‐being outcomes, particularly for persons with problematic forms of smartphone use. This study assesses the effectiveness an intervention app enhancing outcomes and moderating role persons' perceptions about (PSU). Methods In a randomized controlled trial, N = 70 participants, allocated to ( n 35) or control condition 35), completed weekly online surveys at baseline, post‐intervention, follow‐up....
Abstract: Background: Overuse of smartphones can have harmful health effects. Patricularly, overuse social media apps are related to problematic forms smartphone use because individuals find it difficult finish their session (e.g., on Instagram). Aims: This randomized controlled pilot study aims at examining effects and intervention characteristics a digital nudge-based aiming interrupt Instagram usage. Method: A total 70 users (47% female; M age : 31 years) were enrolled randomly assigned...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Problematic social media use negatively impacts users' well-being, linked to diminished impulse control. While digital self-control apps show promise in reducing general app usage, reactance often arises due current tools inadequately addressing users’ preferences regarding when, where and how the intervention should occur. Furthermore, their effectiveness mitigating problematic remains uncertain. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> This study evaluates of...