Developing eHealth Interventions to Improve Diabetes Management in Emerging Adulthood: Qualitative Formative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Emerging adulthood is a high-risk period during which many with type 1 diabetes demonstrate suboptimal diabetes management and glycemic control. There is a need for effective, scalable interventions designed specifically for this population. Technology-based approaches are readily accessible to this age group. Furthermore, interventions consistent with self-determination theory-which posits that the fulfillment of psychological needs for autonomy, self-efficacy, and relatedness promotes intrinsic motivation for change-may resonate well with emerging adults' developmental needs for establishing independence and autonomy, and growing their social network.

Objective

This study aimed to enhance the potential relevance, sustainability, and efficacy of 3 self-determinat

SUBMITTER: Idalski Carcone A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12661604 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature