Sobero is a mobile application based on the methods of health promotion and prevention of addictive behaviors recommended by the health authorities. These methods have been tested and validated for their effectiveness. You will find on this page a non-exhaustive list of scientific references used in the application. For any request, you can write to us at sciences@kwit.app.
Sobero is based on a warm tone and a focus on gratitude. This method is effective in clinically depressed individuals (Iodice et al., 2021). The COM-B model (Michie, Van Stralen & West, 2011) also points to the importance of motivational determinants in successful habit change: timeliness, self-efficacy, intensity, and type of motivation
The efficacy of keeping a personal notebook, also known as journaling, has been studied, particularly with people suffering from anxiety or depression (Smyth et al., 2018), including in major depressive episodes (Krpan et al., 2013).
Mental well-being is among the significant components of health, according to the WHO. Being in a positive emotional state can benefit physical health and reinforce engagement in healthy behaviors. Emotional monitoring allows users to increase their knowledge of themselves and their reactions and to remain active in managing their mental well-being (Church et al., 2010; Gay et al., 2011). Tracking your emotional state can also help you determine which contexts support certain states so you can adapt your environment and routine to improve your well-being.
Sobero allows users to set intermediate goals between their previous and final consumption targets. Goal setting is a recognized behavior change technique (see Michie's taxonomy).
The written content was developed by Dr. Michael Worms-Ehrminger, a public health researcher, and is updated regularly.
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UNODC, 2013. World Drug Report 2013.
Michie, 2013. Taxonomie des techniques de changement de comportement.
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