CogniShift: Smartphone Application for Public Speaking Anxiety
Authors
Elefsen, Katrine ; Khaliq, Anila
Term
4. Term
Publication year
2021
Submitted on
2021-06-11
Pages
13
Abstract
Mental sundhed har fået øget opmærksomhed de seneste år, men mange søger stadig ikke hjælp på grund af barrierer som stigma. En udbredt angstlidelse er angst for at tale i offentligheden (PSA), som kan påvirke uddannelse, karriere og hverdagsliv. Kognitiv adfærdsterapi (CBT) er en effektiv behandling for PSA. Et standardværktøj i CBT er et tankeskema, en struktureret måde at notere situationer, tanker og følelser. Vi undersøgte, om en smartphone-app kan supplere terapi ved at tilbyde et digitalt tankeskema med automatiseret feedback. For at vurdere gennemførlighed samarbejdede vi med en psykolog og interviewede brugere for at se, om appen kan mindske barrierer for at søge behandling uden at gå på kompromis med kvaliteten af terapien. Vores resultater peger på tre behov: involvering af en mental sundhedsprofessionel, et begrænset niveau af tilpasning frem for mange valgmuligheder, og en måde at skelne mellem forskellige talebegivenheder alt efter, hvem der er involveret. Disse indsigter kan informere fremtidig forskning og udvikling af digital støtte til PSA.
Mental health has gained more attention in recent years, yet many people still avoid seeking help because of barriers such as stigma. One common anxiety disorder is public speaking anxiety (PSA), which can affect education, careers, and daily life. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment for PSA. A standard CBT tool is a thought record, a structured way to note situations, thoughts, and feelings. We explored whether a smartphone app could complement therapy by offering a digitized thought record with automated feedback. To assess feasibility, we worked with a psychologist and conducted interviews with users to see if the app could reduce barriers to seeking treatment without compromising therapy quality. Our findings highlight three needs: involvement of a mental health professional, a modest level of customization rather than extensive options, and a way to distinguish different speaking events based on who is involved. These insights can guide future research and the development of digital support for PSA.
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Keywords
angst ; taleangst ; glossofobi ; samarbejde ; applikation ; smartphone ; mHealth ; interaktionsdesign ; speciale
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