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Furlonger, Brett; Ostojic, Marko; Chung, Jasmine; Philips, Katrina; Busacca, Margherita; Moore, Dennis; Anderson, Angelika – Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools, 2019
A framework was examined to assist school psychologists and counsellors in recommending quality apps for supporting diabetes self-management. A content analysis was undertaken to assess behaviour change strategies in Apple and Android smartphone apps for the self-management of type 2 diabetes. The Behaviour Change Technique Taxonomy was used to…
Descriptors: Diabetes, Self Management, Computer Oriented Programs, School Psychologists
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Ostojic, Marko; Chung, Jasmine; DiMattia, Michael; Furlonger, Brett – Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools, 2018
School students are increasingly using apps for health-related purposes, either on their own or when recommended by psychologists or counsellors, as apps offer a way to assist students to change their behaviour. However, there is a growing need for psychologists and counsellors to be able to evaluate the quality and usefulness of such apps to…
Descriptors: Taxonomy, School Counselors, School Psychologists, Computer Oriented Programs
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Furlonger, Brett; Budisa, Sonja – Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools, 2016
Consumers are increasingly turning to both the internet and apps for mental health assistance. Mobile technologies such as smart phones and tablets offer swift and anonymous access for students to internet sites and app environments. Availability, however, does not guarantee quality or credibility. This web-based pilot study was undertaken to…
Descriptors: Internet, Web Sites, Computer Oriented Programs, Help Seeking