Peer-Based Social Media Features in Behavior Change Interventions: Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Incorporating social media features into digital behavior change interventions (DBCIs) has the potential to contribute positively to their success. However, the lack of clear design principles to describe and guide the use of these features in behavioral interventions limits cross-study comparisons of their uses and effects.

Objective

The aim of this study was to provide a systematic review of DBCIs targeting modifiable behavioral risk factors that have included social media features as part of their intervention infrastructure. A taxonomy of social media features is presented to inform the development, description, and evaluation of behavioral interventions.

Methods

Search terms were used in 8 databases to identify DBCIs that incorporated social media feat

SUBMITTER: Elaheebocus SMRA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5843796 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature