Social Force Review
Credibility
Overall Score: 10/14
Research Base: 1/3
Research Funding: 2/2
Proposed Intervention: 3/3
Consumer Ratings: 1/3
Clinical Input in Development: 1/1
Software Support: 2/2
Date of Rating: May 2018
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User Experience
3.31 / 5.00Engagement: 3.30 Functionality: 3.38 Aesthetics: 2.84 Information: 3.72 Subjective quality score: 2.75 Perceived impact score: 3.59 Rating date: November 2018 Rated by: Queensland University
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Transparency
QuestionableOverall Score: Questionable
Does the app have a privacy policy?: Yes
Does the policy describe the information storage and sharing procedures related to user entered information OR state that user information is stored locally?: Yes
Does the app provide the option of a pin entry or log-in process to view and enter user data?: No/Can’t Tell
Does the privacy policy state that the app/server encrypts the entered data OR state that user information is stored locally?: Yes
Does the privacy policy state whether or not users can delete entered information OR state that user information is stored locally?: Yes
Does the privacy policy state whether or not users can edit entered information OR state that user information is stored locally?: Yes
Professional Review
Not Yet Available“Social Force” is part of the Intellicare Suite* of mental health apps by the Center for Behavioral Intervention Technologies. Social Force is designed to encourage users to connect with supportive friends and/or family in their life. The app allows users to import contacts and identify the areas of support that the users’ contacts can provide. Users can customize the app notifications to prompt them with reminders to reach out to specific people in their life via text message or phone call, and includes additional calendar integrations that allow users to schedule social outings from their device.
*Stephen Schueller, the Executive Director of PsyberGuide and David Mohr, a PsyberGuide Scientific Advisory Board Member, were both involved with the development of IntelliCare. Dr. Schueller has no commercial interest in IntelliCare, nor Actualize Therapy. Dr. Mohr has an ownership interest in Actualize Therapy.
Technical Details
Available For: Android compatibility varies; Visit the Intellicare website
Developer: CBITs, Northwestern University
Type of Treatment: Gratitude
Targeted Conditions: Not Specified
Target Audience: Not Specified
Designed to be used in conjunction with a healthcare professional: No
Languages Available: English
Cost: Free
Get it on: Google Play
Research on this App
“Social Force” is part of the Intellicare Suite of mental health apps by the Center for Behavioral Intervention Technologies. A 2017 trial of the Intellicare Suite found that users of the Intellicare apps showed a reduction in symptoms of depression and anxiety after using 5 or more apps in the Intellicare suite over eight weeks.
