Design Mobile App Notification to Reduce Student Stress

Abstract

College is the first time many students spend extended time away from their parents’ homes and take on new responsibilities of independence. Encountering different lifestyles and values, they begin to define their adulthood. Newfound freedom increases stress they have not learned to cope with. This paper discusses recognizing stress, learning coping skills, and social sharing toward designing a personalized mobile application used to monitor students’ stress and help them set goals. The application uses a reward system to reduce stress levels and facilitate a healthier lifestyle.