Assessing the Impact of Internet-Based Interventions on Student Psychological Well-being: Development and Validation of the Internet Mediated Behavior Model (IMBM)

<p>Yina Xia<sup>1,2</sup>, Khiam Jin Lee<sup>1</sup></p>

doi:10.25236/FSST.2024.060904

The Frontiers of Society, Science and Technology, 2024, 6(9); doi: 10.25236/FSST.2024.060904.

Assessing the Impact of Internet-Based Interventions on Student Psychological Well-being: Development and Validation of the Internet Mediated Behavior Model (IMBM)

Author(s)

Yina Xia^1,2, Khiam Jin Lee¹

Corresponding Author:

Yina Xia

Affiliation(s)

¹School of Business, Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST), Petaling Jaya, Selangor, 47810, Malaysia

²Shaanxi Institute of Technology, Xi’an, Shaanxi, 710300, China

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Abstract

This paper introduces the Internet Mediated Behavior Model (IMBM), a novel framework designed to evaluate and enhance student psychological well-being through internet-based interventions. Through comprehensive case studies of platforms like SilverCloud and Headspace, the study validates the IMBM, highlighting its efficacy in identifying critical factors that influence mental health outcomes. Key findings demonstrate that active engagement with structured, therapeutic online content significantly improves mental health markers among students. The research underscores the importance of tailoring digital interventions to individual needs and maintaining engagement over time for sustained benefits. The IMBM framework facilitates a deeper understanding of digital behavior’s impact on student mental health, offering actionable insights for educational strategies and policy development aimed at enhancing student well-being in digital environments.

Keywords

Internet-Based Interventions, Student Mental Health, Digital Engagement, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Platforms

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Yina Xia, Khiam Jin Lee. Assessing the Impact of Internet-Based Interventions on Student Psychological Well-being: Development and Validation of the Internet Mediated Behavior Model (IMBM). The Frontiers of Society, Science and Technology (2024), Vol. 6, Issue 9: 21-28. https://doi.org/10.25236/FSST.2024.060904.

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