Mobile apps for psychological well-being: user attitudes and definition of requirements DOI: 10.29188/2712-9217-2024-10-2-7-12

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In the paper, an analysis of the opinion of Tomsk students on the use of software in psychological care, defines the requirements and recommendations for the development of such mobile applications. Among 82 respondents, the survey revealed: the level of awareness and experience in the field of psychology, attitude to the use of software for psychological well-being and their preferred functionality.

Considering the results of the analysis, it has been concluded the respondents are ready to use applications in various contexts, but they see barriers for themselves. It has been identified an application should include psychoeducation, scientifically proven testing methods, and practical exercises. The structured exercises of the cognitive behavioral therapy technique have been regarded as the most suitable for implementing in software applications. It has been also concluded the requirement to provide an access to statistics on the work performed and its analysis in applications.

The results of the study may be useful to developers of psychological digital tools for improving and promoting existing developments, or creating new ones.