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Theoretical background and objective of the study: In Norway, about 30% of youth face unkind online comments, and 25% experience cyber exclusion or meanness. Furthermore, 4% reported being cyberbullied in 2023. Cyberbullying is associated with serious mental health problems like depression and anxiety. The mobile app NettOpp was developed to raise awareness and provide easy accessible support to children and adolescents who have been exposed to negative online events. The project's objective was to develop a self-help tool that is both easily accessible and free to use whenever one needs it.
Methodology: The app was designed with input from adolescents and experts in bullying, school health, and psychology, to enhance its relevance, terminology, and design. A user survey evaluated NettOpp’s usability, quality, and goal achievement. An RCT study was subsequently conducted to assess its effectiveness.
Results obtained or expected: The user evaluation indicated that adolescents rate NettOpp highly in terms of quality, user-friendliness, and expected impact. The effectiveness study demonstrates that NettOpp significantly improves mental health by reducing hyperactivity challenges among children and adolescents.
Conclusion with implications for practice: NettOpp equips young people to manage negative online experiences, potentially enhancing their mental health and empowering them to prevent and address future incidents. It may serve as a valuable educational resource in schools and mental health services. While it supports youth facing diverse challenges, it complements but does not replace medical assistance.
| Please indicate what type of scientific contribution it is | Quantitative method study |
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| Please also indicate what kind of contribution it is: | Scientific |
