Exploring the Focus and Experiences of Smartphone Applications for Addiction Recovery

作者: Michael Savic , David Best , Simone Rodda , Dan I. Lubman

DOI: 10.1080/10550887.2013.824331

关键词: Social supportContent analysisSecondary preventionPsychological interventionAddictionConsumer behaviourSmartphone applicationPsychologyTreatment outcomeInternet privacy

摘要: Addiction recovery Smartphone applications (apps) (n = 87) identified on the Google Play store in 2012 were coded, along with app user reviews, to explore functions, foci, and experiences. Content analysis revealed that apps typically provided information recovery, as well content enhance motivation, promote social support tools monitor progress. App users commented helped inform them, keep them focussed, inspire connect other people groups. Because few addiction appear have been formally evaluated, further research is needed ascertain their effectiveness stand-alone or adjunctive interventions.

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