Desired Features of a Digital Technology Tool for Self-Management of Well-Being in a Nonclinical Sample of Young People: Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Adaptive coping behaviors can improve well-being for young people experiencing life stressors, while maladaptive coping can increase vulnerability to mental health problems in youth and into adulthood. Young people could potentially benefit from the use of digital technology tools to enhance their coping skills and overcome barriers in help-seeking behaviors. However, little is known about the desired digital technology use for self-management of well-being among young people in the general population. OBJECTIVE:This is a small, qualitative study aimed at exploring what young people desire from digital technology tools for the self-management of their well-being. METHODS:Young people aged 12-18 years were recruited from the general community to take part in semistructured interv

SUBMITTER: Babbage C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6315233 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature