Exploring ethical issues in mobile mental health interventions
A Mixed-Methods Study of the Ethical Issues Surrounding Mobile Sensing in Digital Mental Health Interventions
This study is looking at how using smartphones and wearables can help people with social anxiety by providing personalized support, while also making sure that your privacy and consent are respected.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Virginia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charlottesville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11063572 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the ethical considerations surrounding the use of mobile sensing technologies, such as smartphones and wearables, in delivering mental health interventions. It focuses on Just-in-Time Adaptive Interventions (JITAIs) that aim to provide personalized support to individuals experiencing social anxiety. By engaging participants in discussions about their experiences and concerns, the study seeks to understand the implications of data collection, privacy, and consent in this context. The goal is to ensure that these innovative mental health solutions are both effective and ethically sound.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who experience high levels of social anxiety and are open to discussing their experiences with mobile mental health technologies.
Not a fit: Patients who do not experience social anxiety or are not interested in using mobile technologies for mental health support may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more ethical and effective mobile mental health interventions for individuals with social anxiety.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been research on mobile mental health interventions, this study uniquely addresses the ethical concerns specific to individuals with social anxiety, making it a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Charlottesville, United States
- University of Virginia — Charlottesville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Barnes, Laura Elizabeth — University of Virginia
- Study coordinator: Barnes, Laura Elizabeth
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.