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Exploring needs, interests and preferences for digital mind-body tools for adolescents
Savitha Sangameswaran1, Serena Jinchen Xie1, Michelle M Garrison1
1University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
Summary
Digital mind-body tools show promise for adolescent sleep, but engagement is key. Designing these tools with adolescent-specific content, engaging features like games, and user control can improve adherence for better sleep health.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent health
- Digital health interventions
- Mind-body medicine
Background:
- Sleep problems are prevalent in adolescents.
- Mind-body interventions show promise for improving adolescent sleep.
- Engagement and adherence are significant challenges for technology-based interventions in this age group.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore early adolescents' exposure to, interest in, and preferences for digital mind-body technology for sleep.
- To identify challenges and preferences influencing engagement with these technologies.
- To inform the design of effective digital mind-body tools for adolescent sleep.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a Human-Centered Design framework.
- Conducted semi-structured interviews with parent-adolescent dyads.
- Analyzed data to identify key themes related to technology use and preferences.
Main Results:
- Adolescents face challenges like establishing routines and busy schedules impacting technology use.
- Preferences include age-appropriate content and engaging features.
- Findings highlight specific needs for digital mind-body technology to enhance engagement.
Conclusions:
- Technology-based mind-body approaches for adolescents require customized content.
- Incorporating engaging elements such as games and rewards is crucial.
- Granular sharing controls are necessary to address privacy concerns and improve user experience.
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