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A TAM-Guided Mobile Solution to Support Mental Wellness in Higher Education

TENCON 2025 - 2025 IEEE Region 10 Conference (TENCON), (2026), pp. 1230-1234

a College of Computer Studies and Multimedia Arts, FEU Institute of Technology, Manila, Philippines

Abstract: Mental health concerns are on the rise among college students in the Philippines, where academic stress and limited access to counseling services continue to pose serious challenges. With mobile technology becoming more integrated into daily life, it offers a practical opportunity to support student well-being through accessible, self-help tools. This study presents the design and evaluation of a mobile application that combines art therapy and sound therapy to help reduce stress and promote relaxation among students in higher education. Guided by the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), the research explored how users perceived the app's usefulness, ease of use, and overall experience. The app was developed using a blended Agile approach and tested by 50 purposively selected college students experiencing academic stress. Results showed strong user acceptance, with high ratings in ease of use (x=4.56), satisfaction (x=4.36), and intention to use (x=3.96). Perceived usefulness was strongly correlated with both satisfaction (r=0.73) and continued use (r=0.78), indicating that the app effectively supported stress relief and user engagement. This study contributes practical insights for integrating mobile wellness solutions in Philippine education, particularly in settings where traditional mental health support remains limited. It encourages the adoption of simple, evidencebased digital tools that promote emotional well-being and help bridge gaps in student support systems.

Recommended Citation

Ortega, J. H. J., Repollo, J. A., & Lagman, A. (2026). A TAM-Guided Mobile Solution to Support Mental Wellness in Higher Education. TENCON 2025 - 2025 IEEE Region 10 Conference (TENCON), 1230-1234. https://doi.org/10.1109/TENCON66050.2025.11375520
J. H. J. Ortega, J. A. Repollo, and A. Lagman, "A TAM-Guided Mobile Solution to Support Mental Wellness in Higher Education," TENCON 2025 - 2025 IEEE Region 10 Conference (TENCON), pp. 1230-1234, 2026. doi: 10.1109/TENCON66050.2025.11375520.
Ortega, John Heland Jasper, et al.. "A TAM-Guided Mobile Solution to Support Mental Wellness in Higher Education." TENCON 2025 - 2025 IEEE Region 10 Conference (TENCON), 2026, pp. 1230-1234. https://doi.org/10.1109/TENCON66050.2025.11375520.
Ortega, J. H. J., Repollo, J. A., & Lagman, A.. 2026. "A TAM-Guided Mobile Solution to Support Mental Wellness in Higher Education." TENCON 2025 - 2025 IEEE Region 10 Conference (TENCON): 1230-1234. https://doi.org/10.1109/TENCON66050.2025.11375520.

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