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Can Artificial Intelligence Enhance European Emerging Adults' Psychological Adjustment? A Scoping Review
Carolina Lunetti1, Ainzara Favini1, Eugenio Trotta2
1Department of Human Sciences, Guglielmo Marconi University, 00193 Rome, Italy.
Behavioral Sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
|November 27, 2025
Summary
Artificial Intelligence (AI) shows promise for supporting European youth
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Digital Health
- Sociology
Background:
- European youth face significant challenges during the transition to adulthood.
- Economic and social constraints complicate adult role acquisition and psychological adjustment.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly recognized for its mental health support potential, yet research is concentrated in clinical settings and outside Europe.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review European studies on AI applications for psychological support in emerging adults.
- To assess the current use and potential of AI in promoting psychological adjustment among European youth.
Main Methods:
- Scoping review of articles published between 2015 and 2025.
- Inclusion criteria focused on AI applications for psychological adjustment in emerging adults within Europe.
- Six articles were synthesized from an initial selection of 167.
Main Results:
- AI applications for mental health are increasing globally but remain scarce in Europe for emerging adult adjustment.
- Only three studies focused on emerging European adults using AI for psychological support.
- Despite limited application, the results from these studies are promising for AI's potential.
Conclusions:
- There is a significant gap in European research on AI for emerging adult psychological adjustment.
- Existing studies suggest AI tools hold promise for supporting European youth mental health.
- Further research is needed to explore AI's benefits for the psychological well-being of European emerging adults.
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