Carratala-Ricart et al. 2026 GGED-AD Eating Disorder Risk App Summary

Summary of the 2026 mixed-methods study on adolescent usability and acceptability of the GGED-AD eating-disorder risk app.

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Paper summary

GGED-AD Eating Disorder Risk App

This mixed-methods study analyzed the usability and acceptability of GGED-AD, a mobile app designed to reduce cognitive risk factors associated with eating disorders in adolescents.

Main finding

What this paper contributes.

The study reports satisfactory usability and acceptability. Adolescents generally perceived the app as easy to use, attractive, encouraging of positive behaviors, and useful, while also identifying content areas that could be easier to understand.

Why it matters

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Mixed-methods study with 42 adolescents.
Useful for adolescent eating-disorder risk and app engagement search intent.
Best positioned as usability and acceptability evidence rather than treatment efficacy evidence.
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