Hello blog viewers,
It is a misconception that all stress results in harm.
Did you know there are two types of stress? Distress is negative stress that results in mental and physical problems, while eustress or positive stress can motivate us, and improve our performance and energy. We can often channel stress from negative to positive, by changing our perception and using appropriate coping strategies. With this knowledge in hand, I have decided to add a ‘Coping Strategies’ section to my app.
The eighth week of my SRP has been the most productive and exciting, as I can finally see the app begin to take shape!
I have added profile, stress, insights and coping icons to the bottom tab bar.
Did you know there are two types of stress? Distress is negative stress that results in mental and physical problems, while eustress or positive stress can motivate us, and improve our performance and energy. We can often channel stress from negative to positive, by changing our perception and using appropriate coping strategies. With this knowledge in hand, I have decided to add a ‘Coping Strategies’ section to my app.
The eighth week of my SRP has been the most productive and exciting, as I can finally see the app begin to take shape!
I have added profile, stress, insights and coping icons to the bottom tab bar.
I have set the main icon for the app (which the user can see on his/her homescreen). I may change this as my App progresses, to portray a clear representation of its functions.
I have linked the core data of my first question to the first graph. Now, once the user inputs his/her stress event information, the app will automatically generate the graphs.
Outside of coding, I enjoyed creating an image that I plan to use for the stress button. As this was my first experience using Adobe Illustrator, it was a bit challenging to create the perfect stress button. Here is my first attempt:
Outside of coding, I enjoyed creating an image that I plan to use for the stress button. As this was my first experience using Adobe Illustrator, it was a bit challenging to create the perfect stress button. Here is my first attempt:
Not to stress too much about it, but this image wasn’t my best effort. After trying to manually draw the perfect “S” by hand (or mouse?), I found a text tool where I could simply type the letter S and drag it on top of the circle (facepalm)! So I proceeded to create a new icon below.
A lot better but it still needs some fine tuning before I add it to the app.
And finally to give you all a summary of the app, its basic function is to allow users to capture their stress events, and link the events to common triggers (ex: homework, examinations, public speaking, etc). We often go through many stressful moments in life, and seldom attempt to capture the specifics of any given stress event. The app will allow us to identify both intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors that may increase a person’s susceptibility to stress. A few examples of intrinsic risk factors are personality traits (ex: introvert or extrovert, perfectionist or complacent etc), while extrinsic factors may include a person’s level of activity, amount of sleep, and time spent on social media. The app will also allow the user to capture their emotional state, behavior, and physical symptoms during a stress event. Using captured data, the app will be able to generate graphs to visualize patterns over a period of time. This information can then be used by the user and his/her healthcare provider to provide effective individualized management for stress.
Next week, I plan on adding more questions to the app. I will also try and link them to the core data and create an algorithm which will calculate the user’s stress index.
And finally to give you all a summary of the app, its basic function is to allow users to capture their stress events, and link the events to common triggers (ex: homework, examinations, public speaking, etc). We often go through many stressful moments in life, and seldom attempt to capture the specifics of any given stress event. The app will allow us to identify both intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors that may increase a person’s susceptibility to stress. A few examples of intrinsic risk factors are personality traits (ex: introvert or extrovert, perfectionist or complacent etc), while extrinsic factors may include a person’s level of activity, amount of sleep, and time spent on social media. The app will also allow the user to capture their emotional state, behavior, and physical symptoms during a stress event. Using captured data, the app will be able to generate graphs to visualize patterns over a period of time. This information can then be used by the user and his/her healthcare provider to provide effective individualized management for stress.
Next week, I plan on adding more questions to the app. I will also try and link them to the core data and create an algorithm which will calculate the user’s stress index.
Thanks for reading,
I hope to see you all in my next blog post!
Will the questions ask the user to self-identify possible intrinsic risk factors that you mentioned? Or will they relate to the cause of stress itself?
ReplyDeleteI am interested in the advice that you will be giving in the "coping" portion of the app. Beyond the basics (when a user says they are stressed and have a lack of sleep, you can recommend sleep), will the coping page get into greater depth?
ReplyDeleteDo you plan on putting your app out in the app store within the final weeks of SRP?
ReplyDeleteWOW! I am so impressed by your app's "homepage". Did you design the little icons yourself?
ReplyDeleteYour app is really starting to take shape! Congratulations, and keep up the hard work!
It's really cool to see your app coming close to a final product shape. Will you be putting it out into the open market at the end of the project?
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