Factors Influencing the Initiation and Continued Engagement of Digital Mental Health Tools Among Adults: Theory of Planned Behavior–Informed Systematic Review
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This systematic review synthesizes qualitative and mixed-methods studies to identify determinants of adult initiation and continued engagement with digital mental health tools. The authors analyze findings through the Theory of Planned Behavior, highlighting how psychological factors like beliefs and social norms interact with design features such as cost, privacy, and accessibility. The resource is intended for researchers and practitioners interested in the theoretical underpinnings of user behavior in digital mental health interventions.
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- Nan Cheng (RMIT University), Mary Lam (RMIT University), Christine Grove (RMIT University), Monica Wachowicz (RMIT Europe)
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- 2026-03-03
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- 10.2196/88731
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@article{allodium:2ffe0a98d5be4ca1,
title = {Factors Influencing the Initiation and Continued Engagement of Digital Mental Health Tools Among Adults: Theory of Planned Behavior–Informed Systematic Review},
author = {Nan Cheng and Mary Lam and Christine Grove and Monica Wachowicz},
year = {2026},
journal = {PubMed Central},
doi = {10.2196/88731},
url = {https://doi.org/10.2196/88731}
}RIS
TY - JOUR TI - Factors Influencing the Initiation and Continued Engagement of Digital Mental Health Tools Among Adults: Theory of Planned Behavior–Informed Systematic Review AU - Cheng, Nan AU - Lam, Mary AU - Grove, Christine AU - Wachowicz, Monica PY - 2026 PB - PubMed Central DO - 10.2196/88731 UR - https://doi.org/10.2196/88731 ER -
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Cheng, N., Lam, M., Grove, C., & Wachowicz, M. (2026). Factors Influencing the Initiation and Continued Engagement of Digital Mental Health Tools Among Adults: Theory of Planned Behavior–Informed Systematic Review. PubMed Central. https://doi.org/10.2196/88731
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