Exploring The User Requirement of Computerized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depressed Adolescents

Despite being commonly perceived as healthy, approximately 20% of adolescents experience depression. To address this issue, computerized cognitive behavioral therapy (cCBT) has emerged as a potential solution. While cCBT has demonstrated effectiveness in treating depression among adults, its efficac...

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Published in:TEM Journal 2023-11, Vol.12 (4), p.2448-2459
Main Authors: Marzuki, Atifah, Mat Noor, Siti Fadzilah, Tengku Wook, Tengku Siti Meriam, Wan Ismail, Wan Salwina
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescents
Behavior modification
Behaviorism
Health services
Individual Psychology
Information science
Mental depression
Mental health care
Teenagers
Therapy
User experience
User requirements
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Summary:Despite being commonly perceived as healthy, approximately 20% of adolescents experience depression. To address this issue, computerized cognitive behavioral therapy (cCBT) has emerged as a potential solution. While cCBT has demonstrated effectiveness in treating depression among adults, its efficacy for adolescents lacks substantial evidence due to challenges in engaging them with the therapy. Thus, this study aims to identify the specific requirements essential for implementing cCBT with adolescents. By conducting semi-structured interviews with five patients, this research not only confirms existing findings but also unveils unique perspectives from the adolescents. Seven factors have been identified which are aesthetic, interactivity, accessibility, therapeutic alliance, exposure, audio, and personalization. The study findings contribute to a deeper understanding of implementing cCBT for depressed adolescents, informing future interventions and therapeutic approaches.
ISSN:2217-8309
2217-8333
DOI:10.18421/TEM124-57