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A Preliminary Evaluation of Mobile Phone Apps to Curb Alcohol Consumption

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  • Omar Mubin

    (School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences, Western Sydney University, Penrith 2751, Australia)

  • Billy Cai

    (School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences, Western Sydney University, Penrith 2751, Australia)

  • Abdullah Al Mahmud

    (Centre for Design Innovation, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne 3130, Australia)

  • Isha Kharub

    (School of Business, Western Sydney University, Penrith 2751, Australia)

  • Michael Lwin

    (School of Business, Western Sydney University, Penrith 2751, Australia)

  • Aila Khan

    (School of Business, Western Sydney University, Penrith 2751, Australia)

Abstract

Mobile apps have become increasingly prevalent in modern society, and persuasive technology has a broader market than ever. Mobile-based alcohol cessation apps can promote positive behaviour change in users and improve the overall health of our society. This research aimed to understand the various features users respond to and make design recommendations for alcohol cessation apps. This paper reports on three sources of feedback (user ratings, user reviews, MARS App Quality score) provided on 20 alcohol cessation apps in the Google Play Store. Our findings suggest that self-control type apps received much greater positive user reviews than motivational apps. In addition, this trend was not observed through numeric user ratings. We also speculate on design recommendations for apps that are meant to inhibit alcohol intake.

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  • Omar Mubin & Billy Cai & Abdullah Al Mahmud & Isha Kharub & Michael Lwin & Aila Khan, 2021. "A Preliminary Evaluation of Mobile Phone Apps to Curb Alcohol Consumption," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(1), pages 1-11, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2021:i:1:p:135-:d:709523
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