App Yourself: A meta-analysis of the effectiveness of well-being mobile apps on employee well-being and mental health

Daria Plotkina (), Tony Valentini and Herbert Castéran ()
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Daria Plotkina: EM Strasbourg - École de Management de Strasbourg = EM Strasbourg Business School
Tony Valentini: EM Strasbourg - École de Management de Strasbourg = EM Strasbourg Business School
Herbert Castéran: IMT-BS - Institut Mines-Télécom Business School - IMT - Institut Mines-Télécom [Paris]

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Abstract: Employee well-being has become a significant management concern for employers who seek to improve employee performance and retention. Mobile apps can provide a convenient solution with readily available, adaptable, and employee-driven tools to address employee well-being and mental health issues. This article presents a meta-analysis of 18 empirical studies that examined the effectiveness of mobile apps provided by employers for reducing stress, anxiety, and depression and improving overall well-being among employees. The study compared psychological and physical app orientations. The findings indicate that mobile apps are effective in reducing stress and depression and improving overall well-being. Mobile mental health solutions should be tailored to specific audiences based on variations in effectiveness by gender and age. This article provides recommendations for selecting and adapting mobile solutions to fit the organizational context.

Keywords: Anxiety; Depression; Mental health; Meta-analysis; Mobile app; Stress; Well-being (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025-02
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Published in International Journal of Stress Management, 2025, 32 (1), pp.31-46. ⟨10.1037/str0000345⟩

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DOI: 10.1037/str0000345

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