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Barriers and Facilitators to User Engagement and Moderation for Web-Based Peer Support Among Young People:
Ananya Ananya1, Janina Tuuli1, Rachel Perowne1
1Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology, Faculty of Brain Sciences, University College London, London, United Kingdom.
This study identified factors influencing user engagement and moderation in online peer support for young people. Recommendations focus on improving skills, environment, and emotional support to enhance these mental health services.
Area of Science:
- Digital Mental Health
- Online Peer Support Systems
- Adolescent Psychology
Background:
- Web-based peer support offers anonymous, judgment-free spaces for young people.
- User engagement is critical but variable; effective moderation is challenging.
- Understanding engagement and moderation barriers/facilitators is key to service improvement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify barriers and facilitators for user engagement in web-based peer support.
- To identify barriers and facilitators for moderating these online groups.
- To provide recommendations for enhancing web-based peer support services for young people aged 16-25.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative interviews and open-ended questionnaires were used.
- Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) and Behavior Change Wheel (BCW) were applied.
- Data from service users and moderators of 'The Mix' platform were analyzed using the COM-B model.
Main Results:
- 20 themes identified across 10 TDF domains influenced engagement and moderation.
- Key factors include skills, knowledge, beliefs, emotions, and environment.
- Facilitators for engagement and moderation were identified, alongside barriers to both.
Conclusions:
- The BCW, TDF, and COM-B models effectively explain behavioral influences in digital mental health.
- Findings support designing interventions to improve engagement and moderation.
- Optimizing these services can enhance mental health outcomes for young people.
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