A qualitative analysis of college students’ interest in mHealth solutions

Bibliographic Data

ID22091279
AuthorsLeslie Hoglund (Old Dominion University, corresponding author), Craig M Becker (0000-0001-8095-4880, East Carolina University), Cara Tonn (0000-0003-2956-9754, Old Dominion University)
Year2025
Volume13
Pages1605222-1605222
Publication date2025-05-30
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565
PublisherFrontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpubh.2025.1605222
PMID40520271
OpenAlexW4410905482
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited11

This study explores college students’ perceptions of an AI-driven mHealth application designed to promote well-being. With rising mental health challenges in academic settings, students increasingly seek digital tools that provide holistic support for physical, mental, and financial health. Through focus groups, this qualitative study examines students’ preferences for personalized health tracking, educational content, and flexible reminders within a private, supportive community. Key findings emphasize students’ desire for a balanced, all-in-one app that integrates health and wellness tools without overwhelming them with notifications. Students also highlighted the importance of social media integration for outreach, though concerns were raised about potential stress from competitive online environments. The findings underscore the value of user-centered design in developing mHealth solutions that foster engagement, simplify wellness management, and respect user privacy. This research contributes to understanding how digital platforms can be tailored to support college students’ well-being effectively

Data science · Medical education · mHealth · Multimedia · Psychological intervention · Qualitative research · Sociology · Computer Science · Medicine · Mobile Health and mHealth Applications · Nursing · Technology Adoption and User Behaviour

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