Development of Mobile Quran App with Screen Time Monitoring Using DRM, Agile, and Sus-Use Testing
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https://doi.org/10.52436/1.jutif.2025.6.6.5398Keywords:
Digital Wellbeing, Mobile Quran Application, Screen Time Monitoring, SUS Usability, USE QuestionnaireAbstract
The rapid growth of mobile applications has changed user behavior in the digital age, including how individuals interact with religious content. However, excessive use of social media has led to behavioral problems such as doom scrolling, zombie scrolling, and digital addiction, phenomena collectively known as “brain rot,” which negatively impact cognitive, emotional, and spiritual well-being. This study aims to develop and evaluate Quran Break, a mobile Quran application that integrates screen time monitoring as a digital behavior intervention to encourage users to stop scrolling and engage in reading the Quran. The methodology applies the Design Research Methodology (DRM) through four iterative stages, supported by an Agile development model with short, adaptive sprints that enable continuous feedback and improvement. 18 participants were involved in usability testing using the System Usability Scale (SUS) and the Usability, Satisfaction, Ease of Learning, and Ease of Use (USE) questionnaire. The results showed that the application achieved an average SUS score of 75 (Good) and a USE score of 87.7% (Very Good), indicating that Quran Break is effective, useful, and easy to use. This discovery contributes to the fields of Religious Informatics and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) by integrating persuasive technology into faith-based digital systems, supporting digital well-being, and promoting a balanced interaction between technology use and spiritual activities.
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