Factors Influencing Engagement in a Digital Substance Use Prevention Program: Qualitative Study Using the Capability, Opportunity, Motivation Model and Theoretical Domains Framework
The study confirms the critical role of timing, content relevance, and social support in enhancing engagement with digital interventions. Specific recommendations for optimizing the SmartCoach program were derived, highlighting the importance of reminders, personalization, and addressing concerns related to personal disclosure.
Authors
- Andreas Wenger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4818-4681)
- Severin Haug (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6539-5045)
- Raquel Paz Castro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4451-900X)
- Nikolai Kiselev (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0617-0353)
- Rebecca M. Schaffner
- Zsofia Csepregi
Institutions
- University of Zurich (CH)
- Addiction Switzerland (CH)
- Swiss Re (Switzerland) (CH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JMIR mhealth and uhealth
- Published
- 2025-08-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2196/64861
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.20
Funders
- National Science Foundation
- Schweizerischer Nationalfonds zur Förderung der Wissenschaftlichen Forschung