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Robinson De Jesús-Romero1, Akash Wasil2, Lorenzo Lorenzo-Luaces1
1Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington, IN, United States.
JMIR Formative Research
|August 24, 2022
Summary
Adults prefer print self-help materials over digital mental health interventions (DMHIs). This preference is influenced by factors like education and perceived helpfulness, suggesting tailored delivery may improve engagement.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health Research
- Digital Health
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Self-help interventions offer accessible, evidence-based mental health care.
- Delivery formats include print media and digital mental health interventions (DMHIs).
- Optimal delivery format for engagement remains unclear.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine preferences for print media versus DMHIs.
- To investigate individual differences in these preferences.
- To identify factors influencing format choice.
Main Methods:
- Surveyed 423 US adults (ages 18-82) on Prolific.
- Assessed willingness to use print vs. DMHIs.
- Collected data on demographics, personality, and format perceptions (availability, helpfulness).
Main Results:
- Participants showed a significant preference for print media over DMHIs (P<.001).
- Preference was influenced by education level (P=.02), perceived helpfulness (P<.001), and perceived availability (P=.001).
Conclusions:
- Print media is generally preferred over DMHIs for self-help.
- Future research should explore if matching delivery format to preference enhances engagement.
- Tailoring interventions to user preferences is key for mental health care access.
Keywords:
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