Exploring study-life balance of students and their perceptions of an engagement app

This report presents the results of a qualitative, explorative study of students’ perspectives on study-life balance and the potential contribution of an app to this balance. Based on five interviews with bachelor students from the University of Twente, our conclusion is that students have difficulties achieving a good study-life balance, due to multiple influencing factors, including their study, side activities, social environment, financial pressure and personality. A personalized engagement app in which students can evaluate on their study-life balance and its relevant factors, could make students aware of managing their study-life balance, with the goal of reducing stress levels, improving well-being and enhancing study performance.