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<p>Parents are considering mobile technologies to address parenting stress and behavioral health problems in children. Applications (apps) grounded in evidence-based practices, delivered through a personalized format, are promising platforms for interventions. More information is needed to evaluate how new apps promote parent user engagement and personalization. This study examines the perceptions of users’ experiences in navigating a new parenting mobile app and insights regarding how user engagement and personalization could be improved. The study employs a practice-based inquiry design. Drawing on descriptive and qualitative approaches, data were collected across a 9-week timeframe from five parent-child dyads. Descriptive procedures highlighted trends in user motivations and engagement. Qualitative interviews generated unique insights into user benefits and limitations. While all parent-child dyads reported the app as helpful, user engagement patterns varied significantly from user to user. Moreover, user engagement reduced toward the end of the evaluation period. Qualitatively, users noted significant app benefits, including accessibility, perspective-taking, content relevance, and skill-building. However, participants reported reductions in engagement due to content delivery format issues and limited personalization features within the app. Methods of improving app effectiveness were discussed, particularly how app features could be strengthened to support sustained retention through personalization. Innovative practices to bolster the benefits of parenting apps are also covered. Finally, insights garnered from the data were distilled into app development guidelines.</p>

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Digital Solutions for Building Mental, Social, and Emotional Skills in Children: a Practice-Based Inquiry and Pilot Study

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  • 发表日期：

    2026年5月9日

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  • Kayla M. LeLeux-LaBarge,
  • Jeffrey J. Klibert,
  • Lauren Bennett-LeLeux,
  • Nicolette P. Rickert,
  • Nikki DiGregorio

摘要

Parents are considering mobile technologies to address parenting stress and behavioral health problems in children. Applications (apps) grounded in evidence-based practices, delivered through a personalized format, are promising platforms for interventions. More information is needed to evaluate how new apps promote parent user engagement and personalization. This study examines the perceptions of users’ experiences in navigating a new parenting mobile app and insights regarding how user engagement and personalization could be improved. The study employs a practice-based inquiry design. Drawing on descriptive and qualitative approaches, data were collected across a 9-week timeframe from five parent-child dyads. Descriptive procedures highlighted trends in user motivations and engagement. Qualitative interviews generated unique insights into user benefits and limitations. While all parent-child dyads reported the app as helpful, user engagement patterns varied significantly from user to user. Moreover, user engagement reduced toward the end of the evaluation period. Qualitatively, users noted significant app benefits, including accessibility, perspective-taking, content relevance, and skill-building. However, participants reported reductions in engagement due to content delivery format issues and limited personalization features within the app. Methods of improving app effectiveness were discussed, particularly how app features could be strengthened to support sustained retention through personalization. Innovative practices to bolster the benefits of parenting apps are also covered. Finally, insights garnered from the data were distilled into app development guidelines.