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  • Public Health Interventions
  • Social Science Research

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  • Smartphone dating apps are prevalent for seeking partners but pose risks like unsafe behaviors and privacy concerns.
  • Existing research on interventions for safer dating app use is limited.
  • College students are a key demographic impacted by dating app risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the development of an intervention promoting safer dating app usage.
  • To utilize crowdsourcing and peer-led strategies in intervention design.
  • To address the risks and challenges associated with modern dating platforms.

Main Methods:

  • Focus groups gathered insights from dating app users.
  • Crowdsourcing contests solicited intervention ideas.
  • Peer mentor workshops facilitated creative material development.
  • Intervention programs were piloted for usability and effectiveness.

Main Results:

  • The intervention includes a 14-question risk assessment tool.
  • A first-person scenario game simulates real-life dating app challenges.
  • Four short videos (2-4 minutes each) address dating app risks.
  • Pilot testing indicated the intervention is relatable and helpful after modifications.

Conclusions:

  • Crowdsourcing and peer-led approaches offer a viable model for intervention development.
  • Challenges included data management, mentor engagement, and mitigating social stigma.
  • This development process provides a framework for future safer dating app interventions.