Exploring the risk factors of interactive e-health interventions for digital addiction

Authors: Alrobai, A., McAlaney, J., Phalp, K. and Ali, R.

Journal: International Journal of Sociotechnology and Knowledge Development

Volume: 8

Issue: 2

Pages: 1-15

eISSN: 1941-6261

ISSN: 1941-6253

DOI: 10.4018/IJSKD.2016040101

Abstract:

Digital Addiction refers to a problematic usage of digital devices characterised by being excessive, compulsive, impulsive and hasty. It is often associated with negative life experience such as anxiety and depression. To combat Digital Addiction, interactive e-health intervention applications started to appear to aid users adjust their usage style. The present study aims to understand the risks related to such e-health interventions. The authors conducted an empirical research to investigate such risks from users' perspectives through a diary study. Fourteen participants were recruited and asked to install popular "digital diet" applications and use them for two weeks and record their significant moments. The authors then interviewed the participants to discuss their experience. Self-governed interactive e-health intervention for digital addiction could lead to adverse side effects such as lower self-esteem, misconception of the healthy usage and creating an alternative addictive experience. Thus, there is a need for theory-based development and rigorous testing for such e-health solutions.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/24642/

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Exploring The Risk Factors of Interactive E-health Interventions for Digital Addiction

Authors: Alrobai, A., McAlaney, J., Phalp, K. and Ali, R.

Journal: International Journal of Sociotechnology and Knowledge Development (IJSKD)- IGI-Global

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/24642/

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Exploring the Risk Factors of Interactive E-Health Interventions for Digital Addiction.

Authors: Alrobai, A., McAlaney, J., Phalp, K. and Ali, R.

Journal: Int. J. Sociotechnology Knowl. Dev.

Volume: 8

Pages: 1-15

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/24642/

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Exploring The Risk Factors of Interactive E-health Interventions for Digital Addiction

Authors: Alrobai, A., McAlaney, J., Phalp, K.T. and Ali, R.

Journal: International Journal of Sociotechnology and Knowledge Development

Volume: 8

Issue: 2

Pages: 1-15

ISSN: 1941-6253

Abstract:

Digital Addiction refers to a problematic usage of digital devices characterised by being excessive, compulsive, impulsive and hasty. It is often associated with negative life experience such as anxiety and depression. To combat Digital Addiction, interactive e-health intervention applications started to appear to aid users adjust their usage style. The present study aims to understand the risks related to such e-health interventions. The authors conducted an empirical research to investigate such risks from users’ perspectives through a diary study. Fourteen participants were recruited and asked to install popular “digital diet” applications and use them for two weeks and record their significant moments. The authors then interviewed the participants to discuss their experience. Self-governed interactive e-health intervention for digital addiction could lead to adverse side effects such as lower self-esteem, misconception of the healthy usage and creating an alternative addictive experience. Thus, there is a need for theory-based development and rigorous testing for such e-health solutions

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/24642/

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