AlcoCircle: Framework for Alcohol Tracking Applications
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- Rachel Eardley
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- University of Bristol
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Research Output:
Conference Article in Proceeding or Book/Report chapter
Article in proceedings
Peer-reviewOriginal language
EnglishArticle number
2Pages from-to (Number of pages)
Pages 1-7 (8 pages)Publication milestones
- Published - 05/07/2026
Publication status
Published - 05/07/2026
Publisher
Association for Computing Machinery, United StatesBook series
- Book series name: Proceedings of the ACM Interactive Health Conference
ISBN (Print)
9798400724220ISBN (Electronic)
979-8-4007-2422-0Publication IDs
- ORCID: /0000-0002-8772-2959/work/219493886
Host publication title
IH '26: Proceedings of the 2026 ACM Interactive Health ConferenceHost publication editors
- Francisco Nunes
- Christian Chung
- Helena M. Mentis
- Ignacio Avellino
Abstract
This paper introduces AlcoCircle, a framework for classifying alcoholrelated tracking applications across major digital platforms, including the Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and Chrome Web Store.
Drawing from behaviour change theory, the framework organizes
apps by purpose (e.g., alcohol reduction, abstinence support, consumption promotion), technical characteristics (platform compatibility, cost model), and ethical considerations (e.g., data security).
By systematically mapping the alcohol app ecosystem, AlcoCircle
reveals underdeveloped areas such as education and responsibleuse interventions and provides a foundation for evaluating and
designing alcohol-related digital health tools. The framework is
intended to support researchers, designers, and policymakers in
advancing harm reduction, health promotion, and user-centred
alcohol tracking technologies.
Drawing from behaviour change theory, the framework organizes
apps by purpose (e.g., alcohol reduction, abstinence support, consumption promotion), technical characteristics (platform compatibility, cost model), and ethical considerations (e.g., data security).
By systematically mapping the alcohol app ecosystem, AlcoCircle
reveals underdeveloped areas such as education and responsibleuse interventions and provides a foundation for evaluating and
designing alcohol-related digital health tools. The framework is
intended to support researchers, designers, and policymakers in
advancing harm reduction, health promotion, and user-centred
alcohol tracking technologies.
Funding Details
This work was funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences
Research Council grant number 2601331
FundersFunding numbers
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
2601331
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IH '26: Interactive Health Conference
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International eventDate
05/07/2026 - 08/07/2026Location
PortoPortugal