Enhancing Multidimensional Health Benefits Through the Use of Mobile Leisure Application

Area of Science:

• Digital Health
• Leisure Studies
• Health Psychology

Background:

• Smartphone platforms increasingly influence leisure participation.
• Limited understanding of technology's impact on multidimensional health awareness.
• Focus on how digital leisure engagement affects perceived health benefits.

Purpose of the Study:

• Investigate how regular users of smartphone leisure platforms perceive health benefits.
• Explore the multidimensional health outcomes associated with technology-mediated leisure.
• Understand the user perspective on digital platforms and well-being.

Main Methods:

• Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) with a constructivist approach.
• Semi-structured interviews with ten participants using platforms for over a year.
• Rigorous data analysis with iterative coding, theme development, and trustworthiness checks.

Main Results:

• App-enabled accessibility enhances physical health awareness, improving vitality and exercise motivation.
• App-based planning and anticipation support mental well-being through stress reduction and self-care.
• Platform-mediated social encounters foster social health, expanding networks and belonging.

Conclusions:

• Smartphone leisure platforms significantly enhance users' awareness of physical, mental, and social health benefits.
• These platforms promote holistic well-being by increasing accessibility, activity diversity, and social interaction.
• Findings offer insights for designing digital leisure services that support comprehensive health outcomes.