Does Personalized Mean Popular? A Content Analysis of Suicide Prevention Smartphone Applications.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Smartphone applications (apps) have wide reach and can help users in real-time; however, it is unclear if suicide prevention apps include content and features that are likely to improve users' experiences, such as personalization and interactivity. It is also unknown if app characteristics that contribute to popularity are also related to user-rated quality. This content analysis evaluated the content, functions, popularity (i.e., downloads), and user-rated quality (i.e., star ratings) of publicly available suicide prevention apps.

Methods

Apps were downloaded from May-July 2022 and independently rated by two researchers. Discrepancies were resolved via discussion or a third rater. The Mobile Application Rating Scale assessed app quality.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Kelly LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12803478 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature