Who: My app was designed around helping those struggling with
their experience with sexual violence. However, therapy and a sense of
community are tools everyone can use. Whatever the case maybe like anxiety
disorders, physical illness, just a sense of loneliness, an app catered around
a positive environment and being able to speak freely is beneficial to the
human mind and soul. They fall outside my original boundary because my app was
designed for those dealing with sexual violence. One of the people I interviewed
said he could not relate to being sexually violated. However, sometimes he does
wish he could talk to someone, but does not want to go to the lengths of a
therapist for multiple reasons: time consuming, cost, and the stigma. Another
interviewee really liked the idea of having an inclusive community. He said “it
is easy to feel alone, the app would be a place where people could just talk
about real issues. Apps like Instagram and Twitter, it’s all fake.” Another
person I interviewed, freshman, indicated it maybe beneficial at a high school
level. However, I am a tad bit hesitant on expanding to minors even though they
do suffer from similar issues.
What: My fifth interviewee did mention this app is not a licensed
therapist, which is completely true. So the different in needs is those who
want a community versus those who truly do need to see a therapist to get
better.
Why: No, the underlying cause is still the same as my original
targets. While the causation, sexual violence, may not be. People just want to
have a connection- a community in a big world where it is so easy to feel
isolated, a big point one of my interviewees mentioned.
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Inside
the Boundary
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Outside
the Boundary
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WHO
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Those who
experienced sexual violence
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Those who are
struggling with mental illness, are lonely, struggling with life that are
non-sexual violence related
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WHAT
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A community that
supports one another
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Those who need
to see a licensed therapist
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WHY
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To help
victims manage PTSD, their feelings, and to heal from the violence
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To help anyone
really needing a friend
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As I've previously stated, this app is an excellent idea. I think it would be wonderful to have an app that dealt with helping people who've experienced sexual assault but I love the idea to expanding it to those who just need someone to talk to. I agree, all current social media is fake 98% of the time. I get anxious and sad along with many other people and sometimes all I need is someone to talk to which is why I think broadening your horizons should be capitalized on. Although it is not a licensed therapist, I think it would still help many individuals as long as you provide a disclaimer. Knowing whether or not you need a therapist is not an exact science and this could help people with problems they think they need a therapist for.
ReplyDeleteHey Meg! This app seems very interesting and has the potential to grow into a modern online theraphy method. How exactly will the app work? Your idea is certainly effective in my opinion because not everyone wants to pay someone to go speak to them face to face after experiencing something so private and sad. This app, like you stated, provides a place for community. I beleive it would be neat. to test it out!
ReplyDeleteHi Megan,
ReplyDeleteI think your app idea is a very good one overall. An app that is filled with people that will provide moral support because they were victims of sexual assault may improve some things. The only problems that I see with the app are that some people may just use it as an advantage to locate people or just to make fun of people. I know it sounds cruel but people is capable of everything. However, I still think that you should go forward with your idea since it will bring more good than bad. Thank you for sharing this with the class!
Hey Megan,
ReplyDeleteAs I said before, I see that this idea could help a lot of people. It is important that as you stated, the main focus has to be the sexual violence cases. I know there are other issues, but if you try to widen up the apps purpose it could get messier and feel less personal. I agree with everything you are going for. Great job!