Exploring User Perceptions of a Mobile App for Religious Practices.

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    • Source:
      Publisher: Springer Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 2985199R Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1573-6571 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 00224197 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Relig Health Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: New York, NY : Springer
      Original Publication: New York : Academy of Religion and Mental Health.
    • Subject Terms:
      Mobile Applications* ; Spirituality*; Humans ; Female ; Male ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Young Adult ; Aged ; United States ; Adolescent ; Mental Health
    • Abstract:
      The purpose of this study was to explore the usage patterns of USA subscribers of an online religious/spiritual application (i.e., app; Pray.com) and the associations of app usage with physical health, mental health, spiritual health, and well-being outcomes. A total of 1031 subscribers participated in the survey about their engagement with the Pray.com app. Most of the respondents had been using the app between one and two years, and more than half were high-frequency users. Although many individuals engaged with the app experienced spiritual growth, many also reported retrospective improvement in mental and physical health. This research serves as an initial examination of how religious-based apps may be associated with self-reported improvements in physical, mental, and spiritual health outcomes.
      (© 2024. The Author(s).)
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    • Contributed Indexing:
      Keywords: Digital health; Mental health; Religion; Spirituality
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20240215 Date Completed: 20240430 Latest Revision: 20240503
    • Publication Date:
      20240503
    • Accession Number:
      PMC11061027
    • Accession Number:
      10.1007/s10943-024-02004-9
    • Accession Number:
      38358455