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This study tests a 7-week digital coaching program using the MindHike app to improve self-control. The intervention aims to guide motivated adults in enhancing their self-control strategies for broader application.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Behavioral Science
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • Self-control is crucial for various life domains.
  • Existing interventions for self-control may have limitations in accessibility and scalability.
  • Digital interventions offer a promising avenue for promoting self-control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a 7-week digital coaching intervention designed to enhance self-control.
  • To assess the feasibility of using the smartphone application MindHike for self-control improvement.
  • To explore the potential of digital coaching in non-clinical and clinical settings.

Main Methods:

  • A single-arm study design with pre-test, post-test, and 2-month follow-up assessments.
  • A 7-week digital coaching program comprising 49 daily lessons based on a self-control process model.
  • Inclusion of at least 150 motivated adults aged 18+ using the MindHike application.

Main Results:

  • The study protocol is described, focusing on the methodology for evaluating the intervention's effectiveness.
  • Process assessments will be conducted alongside outcome measures.
  • This is the first study of its kind to test a digital coaching intervention for self-control.

Conclusions:

  • The digital coaching intervention has the potential to be a scalable and accessible tool for self-control enhancement.
  • Successful implementation could extend to diverse non-clinical (education, health, work) and clinical settings.
  • The low-threshold digital nature of the intervention could facilitate widespread reach.