Using Self Determination Theory to Design to Support Young Peoples Online Help-Seeking
Claudette Pretorius, David Coyle
TL;DR
This paper explores how Self-Determination Theory can inform the design of online help-seeking tools for young people, aiming to enhance motivation and positive experiences to improve mental health outcomes.
Contribution
It introduces a framework based on Basic Psychological Needs Theory to guide the development of online help-seeking technologies for youth.
Findings
Designing with SDT can increase engagement in online help-seeking
Positive experiences foster sustained help-seeking behaviors
The approach supports improved mental health outcomes
Abstract
The application of Self-Determination Theory to understand online help-seeking and the design of online help-seeking technologies presents an interesting avenue for investigation. Improving motivation to engage in the help-seeking process could be achieved using the Basic Psychological Needs Theory as a structure to guide the design of online help-seeking technologies and online mental health resources. Positive online help-seeking experiences have an important role to play in sustained help-seeking and improved health outcomes.
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Taxonomy
TopicsImpact of Technology on Adolescents