Mobile device use to access information on well-being

The focus of this study is to identify and describe the use of mobile devices for supporting and maintaining well-being among millennials. Data collection involved semi-structured interviews of 18 undergraduate students (aged 18–24). They primarily defined their personal well-being in terms of physical health, mental health and spirituality. They used their mobile devices extensively in support of well-being, including searching for information (both text and multi-media), establishing and maintaining social connections, tracking routines (e.g., nutrition, sleep) and setting and pursuing fitness goals. Our initial findings demonstrate how mobile devices are used in support of an everyday life task such as maintaining personal well-being. Copyright Kumah, Beheshti & Bartlett, 2017