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Davis A, Wright CJC, Temple-Smith MM, Hellard ME, Lim MS
A Health Education Website Developed to Meet Young People’s Information Needs About Web-Based Pornography and Sharing of Sexually Explicit Imagery (SCOPE): Usability Study
Assessing the usability of “SCOPE”: an online resource about online pornography and sharing of sexually explicit imagery for young people.
Angela Davis;
Cassandra J. C. Wright;
Meredith MJ Temple-Smith;
Margaret E Hellard;
Megan SC Lim
ABSTRACT
Background:
While we know that many young people watch online pornography and engage in ‘sexting’, there is limited literature examining their needs in relation to information on these highly sensitive and complex issues. Online resources exist, however, we can find no evidence of any having been formally tested for usability within the target population.
Objective:
The objective of this study was to test the usability of a resource about online pornography and sexting among young people.
Methods:
Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 participants aged 15-29 years old.
Results:
We found that the “SCOPE” resource was perceived as trustworthy and credible due to its evidence based content, non-judgmental tone, and balanced perspectives. Multi-media and video content enhanced the layout and usability of the resource, however content relevance could be improved by targeting age and developmental stages. Participants identified resource sections like “Real Stories” from young people as relevant and engaging. However, they raised issues with the translation of formative research findings relating to these stories into their final presentation.
Conclusions:
Our findings suggest that young people prefer online resources about complex issues like online pornography and sexting if they are balanced in content and tone. Most importantly, in the context of responding to complex and sensitive issues such as these, co-design methods can ensure that young people are central to the development of resources and avoid gaps in translating research into practice. In the context of limited literature focusing on the usability of online resources about these topics, this paper provides important insights for public health practitioners working in this emerging space. Clinical Trial: NA
Citation
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Davis A, Wright CJC, Temple-Smith MM, Hellard ME, Lim MS
A Health Education Website Developed to Meet Young People’s Information Needs About Web-Based Pornography and Sharing of Sexually Explicit Imagery (SCOPE): Usability Study