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Technology-Based Interventions for Promoting Well-Being in Childhood and Adolescence: A Systematic Review and
Matías E Rodríguez-Rivas1, Sara Valdebenito2, Mariavictoria Benavente3
1Universidad del Desarrollo (Chile).
Psicothema
|April 16, 2025
Summary
Technological interventions, especially apps, can improve children's and adolescents' well-being. This systematic review found digital tools offer a small but significant boost to mental health in youth.
Area of Science:
- Child and Adolescent Psychology
- Digital Health
- Mental Well-being
Background:
- Child and adolescent well-being is vital for mental health.
- Technological interventions are underexplored for younger populations.
- This study reviews technology's impact on youth well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and summarize experimental studies.
- To discuss the effects of technological interventions on well-being in children and adolescents.
- To identify effective digital tools for youth mental health.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review and meta-analysis following PRISMA guidelines.
- Searched major databases for studies published since 2013.
- Assessed study quality using Cochrane Risk of Bias tools.
Main Results:
- Seventeen studies involving 5636 participants were included.
- Diverse interventions: apps, web-based, digital, chatbots.
- Overall small but significant positive effect on well-being (Hedges's g = 0.18).
- App-based interventions showed larger effect size (Hedges's g = 0.33).
Conclusions:
- Technological interventions are effective for youth well-being.
- App-based interventions are particularly promising.
- Digital tools can be valuable resources for promoting adolescent mental health.
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