Filipino Students' Willingness to Use AI for Mental Health Support: A Path Analysis of Behavioral, Emotional, and Contextual Factors
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| author | Miranda, John Paul P. Manalese, Rhiziel P. Liwanag, Ivan G. Alimurong, Rodel T. Roque, Alvin B. |
| author_facet | Miranda, John Paul P. Manalese, Rhiziel P. Liwanag, Ivan G. Alimurong, Rodel T. Roque, Alvin B. |
| contents | This study examined how behavioral, emotional, and contextual factors influence Filipino students' willingness to use artificial intelligence (AI) for mental health support. Results showed that habit had the strongest effect on willingness, followed by comfort, emotional benefit, facilitating conditions, and perceived usefulness. Students who used AI tools regularly felt more confident and open to relying on them for emotional support. Empathy, privacy, and accessibility also increased comfort and trust in AI systems. The findings highlight that emotional safety and routine use are essential in promoting willingness. The study recommends AI literacy programs, empathic design, and ethical policies that support responsible and culturally sensitive use of AI for student mental health care. |
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| spellingShingle | Filipino Students' Willingness to Use AI for Mental Health Support: A Path Analysis of Behavioral, Emotional, and Contextual Factors Miranda, John Paul P. Manalese, Rhiziel P. Liwanag, Ivan G. Alimurong, Rodel T. Roque, Alvin B. Human-Computer Interaction Computers and Society This study examined how behavioral, emotional, and contextual factors influence Filipino students' willingness to use artificial intelligence (AI) for mental health support. Results showed that habit had the strongest effect on willingness, followed by comfort, emotional benefit, facilitating conditions, and perceived usefulness. Students who used AI tools regularly felt more confident and open to relying on them for emotional support. Empathy, privacy, and accessibility also increased comfort and trust in AI systems. The findings highlight that emotional safety and routine use are essential in promoting willingness. The study recommends AI literacy programs, empathic design, and ethical policies that support responsible and culturally sensitive use of AI for student mental health care. |
| title | Filipino Students' Willingness to Use AI for Mental Health Support: A Path Analysis of Behavioral, Emotional, and Contextual Factors |
| topic | Human-Computer Interaction Computers and Society |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2603.27994 |