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Factors influencing uptake and use of a new health information app for young people
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posted on 2023-06-07, 06:32 authored by Emma RussellEmma Russell, Amy Lloyd-Houdley, Ally Memon, Joanna YarkerWhen young people need health information they are increasingly likely to use online sources and health apps (applications). Yet, these are not necessarily well-designed, reliable or appropriate, and research has primarily focused on adult use. Our study is the first to use qualitative mixed methods (focus groups and interviews) to apply the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) to understand 26 young people’s uptake and use of a new, clinically-approved health app (application) for 16–25?year olds. We found that perceived usefulness, perceived ease-of-use, social influences and trust, all differently impacted children and young people health-app acceptance and effectiveness. Implications for future research and young-person health-app development are discussed.
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Journal of Technology in Human ServicesISSN
1522-8835Publisher
Taylor & FrancisExternal DOI
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4Volume
36Page range
222-240Department affiliated with
- Management Publications
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2019-05-08First Open Access (FOA) Date
2020-01-28First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date
2019-05-08Usage metrics
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