Initial prototype testing of Ray's Night Out: A new mobile app targeting risky drinking in young people

Nina Pocuca; Leanne Hides; Oksana Zelenko; Lake-Hui Quek; Stoyan Stoyanov; Kristen Tulloch; Daniel Johnson; Dian Tjondronegoro; David J Kavanagh

doi:10.1016/j.chb.2015.07.033

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Initial prototype testing of Ray's Night Out: A new mobile app targeting risky drinking in young people

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Initial prototype testing of Ray's Night Out: A new mobile app targeting risky drinking in young people

Nina Pocuca, Leanne Hides, Oksana Zelenko, Lake-Hui Quek, Stoyan Stoyanov, Kristen Tulloch, Daniel Johnson, Dian Tjondronegoro and David J Kavanagh

Computers in Human Behavior, Vol.54, pp.207-214

2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2015.07.033

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Abstract

Binge drinking

Young people

Risky single occasion drinking

Alcohol

Mobile

Application

Risky single occasion drinking (RSOD; ≥4 drinks in <6 h) more than doubles the risk of injury in young people (15–25 years). The potential role of smartphone apps in reducing RSOD in young people is yet to be explored. To describe the initial prototype testing of ‘Ray's Night Out’, a new iPhone app targeting RSOD in young people. Quantitative and qualitative methods were used to evaluate the quality, perceived utility, and acceptability of the app among nine young people (19–23 years). Participants reported Ray's Night Out had good to excellent levels of functionality and visual appeal, acceptable to good levels of entertainment, interest and information, and acceptable levels of customization and interactivity. Young people thought the app had high levels of youth appeal, would prompt users to think about their alcohol use limits, but was unlikely to motivate a change in alcohol use in its current form. Qualitative data provided several suggestions for improving the app. Following revision, Ray's Night Out could provide an effective intervention for RSOD in non help-seeking young people. A randomized controlled trial is currently underway to test the final prototype of the app.

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Title: Initial prototype testing of Ray's Night Out: A new mobile app targeting risky drinking in young people
Authors: Nina Pocuca (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
Leanne Hides (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
Oksana Zelenko (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
Lake-Hui Quek (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
Stoyan Stoyanov (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
Kristen Tulloch (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
Daniel Johnson (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
Dian Tjondronegoro (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
David J Kavanagh (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
Publication details: Computers in Human Behavior, Vol.54, pp.207-214
Publisher: Elsevier Ltd
DOI: 10.1016/j.chb.2015.07.033
ISSN: 1873-7692
Organisation Unit: School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Social Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Psychology
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99506305802621
Output Type: Journal article

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