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. 2019 Jul-Aug;24(4):254–269. doi: 10.5863/1551-6776-24.4.254

Table 4.

Dimensions for Rating the Quality of mHealth Apps Targeted to Adolescents

Technical Quality Engagement Support System Autonomy Safety, Privacy, and Trust

  • Efficiency

  • Task-technology fit

  • Ease of use

  • Intuitiveness

  • Conformity with user expectation

  • Error tolerance

  • Controllability

  • Suitability for learning

  • Interactivity

  • Customizability

  • Youth-preferred entertainment

  • Gamification

  • Aesthetics

  • Simplicity of text and data display

  • Behavior change support

  • Decision support

  • Condition-specific support

  • Social support

  • Learning support

  • Institutional support

  • Degree of adolescent control

  • Cost

  • Platforms

  • Safety from social stigma

  • Credibility

  • Information security