Post on 22-Dec-2015
What kind of apps are children and youth using? [1]
Across the globe, youth tend to use the following categories of apps the most:EntertainmentCommunication
What kind of apps are children and youth using? [2]
Youth use health and fitness apps the least
As youth get older:There is a small decrease in the use of entertainment apps
There is an increase in the use of informational apps
We must look at the different apps used by children and youth in different
regions of the world in order to answer this question:
What kind of apps should child helplines create so that
children and youth will be willing and able to access
help?
Research Question
Benefits of developing apps for Helplines [1]
Many youth own a mobile phoneYouth often access the internet from
their mobile phones – especially if the mobile phone is a smartphone
Many youth use their mobile phones to download or use apps
Benefits of developing apps for Helplines [2]
Some youth are more likely to use a cell phone for internet/messaging than for callingAge greatly affects this Older youth tend to use their phones
less for calls and more for internet/messaging
Conclusion
Child helplines must adapt to the new ways of communicationMobile phones with Internet
are wide-spread - Give access to children
to a whole new world
Remember: young children call But when getting older they prefer to text
Need to enhance services offered by child helplines to
encourage children to contact child
helplines
QuestionsDo you think a universal app for ALL Child Helplines would
be possible - due to cultural differences etc ... how would it work ?
How do we intend to scale up already existing apps to respond to emerging trends in youth and children versus technology?
What is the way forward on children and youth apps?
How can we allow for us to create an app that can be easily replicated all over the world in local areas?