Videoconference |
Participants can see and interact with each other in a synchronous way (e.g., skype) |
Asynchronous, one-way messages, peer-led intervention, or one-on-one communication |
Telephone conference |
The intervention includes synchronous, live interaction between participants and facilitators |
Asynchronous, one-way messages, peer-led intervention, or one-on-one communication |
Text messages |
Group text messaging |
Asynchronous, one-way messages, peer-led intervention, or one-on-one communication |
Mobile applications (apps) |
The intervention app involves synchronous, live group communication |
Asynchronous, one-way messages, peer-led intervention, or one-on-one communication |
Virtual social networks (e.g., Facebook) |
The intervention includes a synchronous group chat with live exchange between facilitator and participants |
Asynchronous, one-way messages, peer-led intervention, or one-on-one communication |
Websites and online communities |
The intervention includes a synchronous group forum or chat with live exchange between facilitator and participants |
Asynchronous, one-way messages, peer-led intervention, or one-on-one communication |