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Integration of artificial intelligence in mental health therapy: an adaptive model for psychological interventions in the digital era

Badzis, Mastura and Nopriyansyah, Untung and Rafitasari, Hesti and Amanda, Dela (2025) Integration of artificial intelligence in mental health therapy: an adaptive model for psychological interventions in the digital era. Journal of Life-Span Psychology, Linguistics, and Media Studies, 1 (1 (2025)). pp. 42-51.

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Abstract

Background: The rise of mental health disorders has driven the need for accessible andadaptive psychological support through digital means. This study explores user perceptions of adaptive AI in mental health therapy,focusing on interaction quality and effectiveness.Aim: This study aims to examine the relationship between the adaptive intelligence of AI systems and the quality of psychological interaction on the perceived effectiveness of interventions in AI-based digital therapy.Method: Employing a descriptive correlational quantitative approach, data were collected from 30 users of mental health AI therapy applications such as Woebot and Wysa. The instrument used was a Likert-scale questionnaire (1–5), and the data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and simple linear regression via SPSS version 26.Result: The mean scores for all variables fell withina moderately positive range. However, no significant relationship was found between adaptive intelligence or interaction quality and intervention effectiveness (r = -0.308 and r = -0.001; p > 0.05). The regression model was also not significant (R² = 0.096; p = 0.256), indicating a low contribution of the independent variables to perceived effectiveness.Conclusion: These findings provide valuable insights for the development of more personalized and empathetic AI systems in digital psychological services, and serve asa foundation for ethical and human-centered AI design and policy integration.

Item Type: Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords: Artificial Intelligence;Adaptive Models;Digital Mental Health;Psychological Intervention;Human-Ai Interaction
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
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Depositing User: Mastura Badzis
Date Deposited: 24 Dec 2025 21:22
Last Modified: 24 Dec 2025 21:22
Queue Number: 2025-12-Q942
URI: http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/125867

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