College students' perspectives on what they need from a nutrition app: Implications for next-generation nutrition apps.
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| Title: | College students' perspectives on what they need from a nutrition app: Implications for next-generation nutrition apps. |
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| Authors: | Bhurosy, Trishnee (AUTHOR), DiGiorgio, Melissa (AUTHOR), Thiagarajah, Krisha (AUTHOR), Chung, Tammy (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Journal of American College Health. Feb2026, Vol. 74 Issue 2, p273-277. 5p. |
| Subjects: | Mobile apps, Qualitative research, Research funding, Statistical sampling, Undergraduates, Descriptive statistics, Thematic analysis, Food habits, Research methodology, Psychology of college students, Student attitudes, Data analysis software, Sociodemographic factors, Nutrition, Adults |
| Geographic Terms: | New Jersey |
| Abstract: | Objective: Nutrition apps for young adults have rarely been designed with feedback from this tech-savvy group to increase effectiveness. This study explored college students' perspectives on what they need from an app to make healthy eating choices over time. Participants: Students at a large Midwestern University (N = 169). Methods: Using a descriptive design, participants responded to open-ended questions on Qualtrics. Using Miller and Crabtree's "editing" analysis approach, the authors examined qualitative data to categorize major themes and sub-themes. Results: Participants were predominantly freshmen (63.3%) and female (85.2%). Six major themes emerged from participants' responses: customizable, easy-to-use, goal setting, informative, set up like other apps, and visually appealing. Conclusions: This study highlighted the importance of making a college-centered nutrition app easy to use and customizable while considering cost and accessibility. Co-creation of nutrition apps with young adults can contribute to greater engagement with the apps and potentially improved effectiveness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | Objective: Nutrition apps for young adults have rarely been designed with feedback from this tech-savvy group to increase effectiveness. This study explored college students' perspectives on what they need from an app to make healthy eating choices over time. Participants: Students at a large Midwestern University (N = 169). Methods: Using a descriptive design, participants responded to open-ended questions on Qualtrics. Using Miller and Crabtree's "editing" analysis approach, the authors examined qualitative data to categorize major themes and sub-themes. Results: Participants were predominantly freshmen (63.3%) and female (85.2%). Six major themes emerged from participants' responses: customizable, easy-to-use, goal setting, informative, set up like other apps, and visually appealing. Conclusions: This study highlighted the importance of making a college-centered nutrition app easy to use and customizable while considering cost and accessibility. Co-creation of nutrition apps with young adults can contribute to greater engagement with the apps and potentially improved effectiveness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 07448481 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07448481.2025.2522723 |
