Experiences in Developing Apps to Involve Children.
| Apps | Preliminary Research, Consultation Involving Children | Assessment, Testing and Launching the App, Participatory Research | Possible Further Development of the App |
|---|---|---|---|
| YounGo | Missing skills Important topics School, job seeking, deviancies, relations, leaving the child protection system | No redundant topic appears in the list Every main topic is included in the main list Minor amendments needed to finalise certain topics Claims have been formulated for new subtopics | Can be adapted to different child protection, prevention goals The app has to be updated regularly to keep up with new contents and knowledge opinions and interests of users (teens, young adults) are constantly needed to update the content of the apps |
| Asszerteen | Concerned teens and young adults often face disturbing, harmful and threatening situations. They often are left alone with harsh, difficult emotions after these situations in all parts of their life: peer groups, family and society. Their skills and knowledge about reacting in these situations are fragmented; they need practical advice. | Participating teens and young adults suggested changes, mostly regarding wording. As a result, the app uses the language of teenagers, which improved its approval. Clarity and understandability are important. Simple, clear messages and simple, short and catchy answers are needed. | Education of the children can be done only with the assertive participation of adults. Acceptance is necessary at all levels. Introducing school social work is a chance for children and professionals to connect. The use of this app can help children, parents and professionals better understand each other and value the opinions of children and young adults. |
| Apps | Preliminary Research, Consultation Involving Children | Assessment, Testing and Launching the App, Participatory Research | Possible Further Development of the App |
|---|---|---|---|
| YounGo | Missing skills | No redundant topic appears in the list | Can be adapted to different child protection, prevention goals |
| Asszerteen | Concerned teens and young adults often face disturbing, harmful and threatening situations. They often are left alone with harsh, difficult emotions after these situations in all parts of their life: peer groups, family and society. | Participating teens and young adults suggested changes, mostly regarding wording. As a result, the app uses the language of teenagers, which improved its approval. | Education of the children can be done only with the assertive participation of adults. |
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