FACTORS INFLUENCING THE ADOPTION OF MENTAL HEALTH APPLICATIONS AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Abstract

The rising issue of mental health problems is not common in society. Mental health, which includes anxiety, depression, and anything related to a stress disorder, is a common phenomenon, especially among university students. One alternative to address this issue is the innovation of mental health applications. This solution might provide cost savings and be easy to access. However, the inconsistent adoption of mental health applications among students might impact the statistics of mental health illness among youth, especially university students. Therefore, this study explored the factors influencing the intention to adopt mental health applications among university students. In this study, the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) model by (Davis et al., 1989) was the most suitable model to be tested with an interactivity element. The objective of this study is to identify the factors that contribute to the intention to adopt mental health apps among university students in Malaysia.