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Exploring the relationship between the mental health status of young adults and their willingness and engagement in Digital Mental Health Interventions : A Mixed-Methods Study

Von Kunow, Simone (2023) Exploring the relationship between the mental health status of young adults and their willingness and engagement in Digital Mental Health Interventions : A Mixed-Methods Study.

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Abstract:This research study aimed to explore the relationship between mental well-being and the willingness and engagement of young adults to use Digital Mental Health Interventions (DMHIs). The study utilized a mixed-method approach, including a qualitative interview study with 10 participants and a quantitative cross-sectional survey study with 47 participants, all aged between 18 and 29 and fluent in English. As for the results, the interview study provided insights into the barriers and facilitators of digital well-being tools and the way to target the needs of young adults. Examples were increased personalization and tailoring features, incentives, and simplicity. Additionally, it was found that users view DMHI’s as an entry-level tool to conventional therapy. Survey results showed a relationship between willingness/engagement in DMHI’s and mental health in young adults, in so far, that higher anxiety was associated with higher engagement. No significant results were found for Depression and Stress disorders. Higher general mental well-being was positively correlated with willingness/engagement (r = .101). In conclusion, both hypotheses were rejected. Contrasting results in present literature highlight that additional research is needed. The main barrier to engagement was a lack of a user-centered design and providing more configurability and other aspects to promote engagement.
Item Type:Essay (Bachelor)
Faculty:BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences
Subject:77 psychology
Programme:Psychology BSc (56604)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/95624
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