BMC Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(1)
Published: April 8, 2025
Digital mental health interventions, including AI-integrated applications, are increasingly utilized to support individuals with elevated symptoms of psychological distress. However, a gap exists in understanding their efficacy specifically for student populations. This study aimed investigate the effects GymBuddy, an AI-powered fitness and accountability app, Elomia, AI-based chatbot, on students at risk A quasi-experimental was conducted involving 65 participants who exhibited heightened distress but did not have formal diagnosis disorder. Participants were randomly assigned either intervention group, which GymBuddy Elomia structured support, or control group. Mental outcomes such as anxiety, depression, stress levels assessed using standardized baseline, midpoint, endpoint measures. Data analyzed Mixed ANOVA. The mixed ANOVA analysis revealed significant improvements across all measured outcomes, somatic symptoms, anxiety insomnia, social dysfunction, severe depression. Significant main time group membership observed variables, indicating overall symptom reduction baseline differences between groups. Moreover, interaction (F(2, 70) = 59.96, p < 0.0001, η² 0.63), insomnia 32.05, 0.48), dysfunction depression 0.48) indicated that experienced significantly greater reductions compared Our findings suggest interventions like may serve effective tools reducing Integrating AI technology into offers personalized guidance, addressing crucial need Further research is warranted explore long-term optimize implementation these educational settings.
Language: Английский