Systematic Literature Review: Technology, Lifestyle, and Mental Health

This report presents a systematic literature review investigating the impact of technology on lifestyle management, mental health, and wellbeing. It explores the role of technology in managing lifestyle, determining ways to improve mental health, and identifying the relationship between technology and lifestyle management. The report examines the influence of technology on daily routines, communication, and access to mental health resources, including apps, online support groups, and telehealth services. The study analyzes the impact of technology on mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic and provides insights into how technology can support individuals in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and improving their overall wellbeing. The report also examines the data analysis based on questionnaires. The research aims to investigate the role of technology in managing lifestyle for mental health and well-being, with objectives to examine technology's role, determine ways to manage lifestyle for mental health, and identify the relationship between technology and lifestyle management for mental health and wellbeing.

Systematic Literature Review

Table of Contents
Abstract............................................................................................................................................1
Introduction .....................................................................................................................................1
Systematic Literature Review .........................................................................................................2
To examine role of technology in managing lifestyle of people.................................................3
To determine the ways for managing lifestyle of people for their mental health and Wellbeing.
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To identify relationship between technology and lifestyle management for mental health and
Wellbeing....................................................................................................................................4
Data Analysis...................................................................................................................................5
Result and Conclusion...................................................................................................................11
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................13

Title: To identify the impact of technology on lifestyle management for mental health and
Wellbeing.
Abstract
The main purpose of current research is to investigate the impact of technology on
lifestyle management for mental health and Wellbeing. In order to attain this purpose different
activities used by a researcher. Introduction is refers to the important activity that was
undertaken by investigator in which research aims and objectives is developed that assist in
attaining the same activities in an effective way. Another activity is systematic literature review
that researcher was carried out for gathering in-depth analysis about the research topic by using
different secondary sources such as books, journals, articles and many more sources. At last,
results and conclusion activity was undertake in which researcher analysis the finding on the
basis of systematic literature review and also concluded all the activities in in research activities.
With the assistance of these activities whole research is successfully carried out that helps in
attaining reliable outcomes at the end of the study.
Introduction
In a modern era, technology is one of the important aspect in individual lives as it also
increases day by day. In managing lifestyle for mental health and well-being, use of technology
help people in connecting with each others. Along with this, it also provide deeper understanding
to do more to keep people healthy. As a result, it increase the awareness about the mental health
and also supporting well being of people in their lifestyle (Brown and et. al., 2016). In this,
technology enable them in developing a better communication among people so that they easily
manage their stressful life by sharing their feelings with each others. In addition to this, the
awareness of mental well-being and the factors that can affect it is continue to rise. Most of
health technology focuses on the physical maladies but at the same time technology can also
provide new ways to treat mental health disorders to people. In this regards, different smartphone
apps also includes for managing lifestyle for mental health as it contributes in offering a different
benefits for helping people to stay sober and healthy. With the help of technology, people can
easily find proper guidance through the internet based support groups as it allow them to contact
with them and also feel comfortable. This will improve the mental health of people and also
manage their healthy lifestyle. Furthermore, technology includes apps and internet portals, tele-
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health through which user can easily consulting with health care provider via video conference
and phone (Lentferink And et. al., 2017). As it beneficial for people because it reduce costs,
improve access for patients, provide support to patients to feel more comfortable. Current
literature review is based on analysing the impact of technology one lifestyle management for
mental health and well-being. This analysis includes various sources for acquiring detailed
analysis that can be beneficial in meeting identified research gap.
Research aim:
“To investigate the impact of technology on lifestyle management for mental health and
Wellbeing”.
Research objevtivces:
 To examine role of technology in managing lifestyle of people.
 To determine the ways for managing lifestyle of people for their mental health and
Wellbeing.
 To identify relationship between technology and lifestyle management for mental health
and Wellbeing.
Research questions:
 What is the role of technology in managing lifestyle of people?
 What are the ways for managing lifestyle of people for their mental health and well-
being?
 What is the relationship between technology and lifestyle management for mental health
and Wellbeing?
Systematic Literature Review
This section play a significant role in carry out the detailed investigation as it help
researcher in gathering relevant information on the basis of particular research topic and area.
Mainly, literature review is refers to the systematic methods which used to determine critically
appraises study. It provide assistance in determining a clearly formulated questions. Along with
this, systematic literature review must be follow a clearly defined plan or protocol in which
predetermined criteria is clearly stated before undertaking the review (Murnane And et. al.,
2016). Furthermore, it is related to the evidence based practices that help in providing detailed
and in-depth evaluation on the basis of research topic. This can be beneficial in drawing a valid
conclusion at the end of the investigation. In this regards, current literature is focus in analysing
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the impact of technology in managing lifestyle for mental health and well-being. For evaluating
the same, researcher use various scholar papers, articles and journals to gather depth information.
With the assistance of this, investigator attain clear and authentic end results that contributes in
meeting defined research objectives and questions as well. In relation to this, various themes is
developed on the basis of research objectives on which investigator analysis different secondary
sources to acquire appropriate knowledge:
To examine role of technology in managing lifestyle of people
According to Gebski, (2015), from the last two decades, people lives have been slowly
taken over the technology. As, digital technology like Wi-Fi and many other have change the
way of people living and their working style as well. In this regard, most of people are engage
with technology to do their daily routine activities as it make it more easier. Older generations
invented out tech enable society but the new generations born in millennium are digital natives.
Therefore, as per current scenario, technology is so integrated along with people lived that going
and without it can cause severe anxiety. Both personal and professional lives of people now
dependent over the technology.
As per view point of Anderson, (2018), Now a days, there is almost no area wherein
technology has not impacted over the people lives. Whether, people work in home or outside
technology provide flexibility to do their day to day activities. It make individual life style more
easier as they easily connected with each others. In addition to this, it also includes internet and
related tools that already play a significant role in certain areas including data mapping,
visualizations and many more aspects. One of the major role of technology is that it always
support in engaging people by facilitate easy communication. Along with this, the development
of technology has led to various effective and mind blowing discoveries, better luxuries, better
facilities and at the same time also change the way of daily lives. Furthermore, technology also
help people in managing their lifestyle by keeping all the activities including health, day to day
activities and so on. In every day activities, technology provide assistance in communication,
better connection with people, managing life style and many more. In addition to this,
technology also put their huge impact in improvising individual health by providing them all the
necessary updates towards their life style and health activity. Thus, it is stated that technology
help people in managing their life style and also improve their well-being.
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To determine the ways for managing lifestyle of people for their mental health and Wellbeing.
According to Hartneck, (2015), it is important for each and every people to take care of
yourself and also get more from life. When an individual is diagnosed with mental health then
he/she have to manage their routine activities and also focus on changing their lifestyle factors.
This can be effective for managing their well-being and mental health as well. Mainly, it is much
more than a diagnosis as it is overall psychological well-being the way people feel about yourself
and others. Thus, it is crucial to them to manage their feelings and at the same time also focus on
dealing with day to day difficulties. In this regards, there are some appropriate ways that people
should be apply in managing their lifestyle for mental health and well-being:
 Tell yourself something positive: It is one of the important way of managing lifestyle of
people as research also shows that think about yourself have powerful effect on the
people mind. When he/ she perceived ourself negatively then they viewing negative
experiences as well. Thus, it is crucial for people to practice using positive and motivated
words that promote feeling of self-worth and personal power.
 Focus on one thing or moment: Being mind full of present things help people to let go
negative emotions from any kind of past experiences. For this, bringing proper awareness
about to routine activities is more effective in making their mind stay calm and positive.
Paying attention to those things that make them positive also support them in improvising
their metal health and make ourself more positive of calm.
 Eat a good meal: When a human body eat nourishes food then the whole body and brain
is also fresh and positive. This is the reason that eat a good meal is crucial because it help
keep people alter and active. As most of specialist and research proves that the good and
nutrients meal can improve mood and at the same time also restore structural integrity to
the brain. It keep people more energetic and active.
To identify relationship between technology and lifestyle management for mental health and
Wellbeing.
According to Hoare and et. al., (2016), Technology contributes a a lot in people and their
lifestyle management because it provide awareness about all the necessary requirements that
individual needs to implement to stay healthy. As per current scenario, each and every people
use technology to stay connected with each others and also get advantage of its conveniences.
One of the main advantage of implementing technology is that people get aware about all the
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aspects of mental health. As technology support them in connecting with others that promote
their mental health as it reduce the anxiety, stay calm and positive. For an example, in COVID-
19 pandemic situation, technology help people in improvising updates on the basis of health
aspects. It keep people active and alert about all the current situation that present in the day to
day activities of human being. Thus, both technology and lifestyle management for mental health
and well-being is connected because it help them in improving their lifestyle and mental health
as well.
Data Analysis
It is consider as an important section of research because it provide assistance to
investigator in gathering relevant data and information on the basis of particular research topic
and area. It can be quantitative or qualitative in which researcher is responsible for acquiring
reliable data that directly contributes in attaining positive and valid outcomes at the end of the
investigation. For collecting data, researcher will use qualitative method of data collection in
which questionnaires will be prepared to gather data. With the help of this, investigator can
easily take right and reliable results at the end of the investigation. For gathering information
researcher will select 20 respondents as per random basis. Selected sample size are the people
who are using technologies for their day to day activities.
Questionnaires
Q1) Are you aware about role of technology in managing lifestyle of people?
a) Yes
b) No
Q2) Does technology is crucial for people of managing their lifestyle for mental health and
wellbeing?
a) Yes
b) No
Q3) What is the major role of technology in managing life style of people in COVID-19
pandemic situation?
a) Keep connected with professional
b) Online ordering of the essentials
c) Better interaction opportunity to mange stress
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Q4) As per your point of view, what are the different ways for managing lifestyle of people
for their mental health and wellbeing?
a) Tell yourself something positive
b) Focus on one thing or moment
c) Eat a good meal
Q5) What is the relationship between technology and lifestyle management of people in
improving their mental health and wellbeing?
a) Telehealth improve access to mental health
b) Find guidance through internet based support groups
c) Smartphone apps support people to handle Anxiety and depression
Q6) Suggest the ways in which technology help people in managing their lifestyle for their
mental health and well-being.
Frequency distribution table
Q1) Are you aware about role of technology in managing lifestyle of
people?
Frequency
a) Yes 15
b) No 5
Q2) Does technology is crucial for people of managing their lifestyle
for mental health and wellbeing?
Frequency
a) Yes 13
b) No 7
Q3) What is the major role of technology in managing life style of
people in COVID-19 pandemic situation?
Frequency
a) Keep connected with professional 8
b) Online ordering of the essentials 7
c) Better interaction opportunity to mange stress 5
Q4) As per your point of view, what are the different ways for Frequency
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managing lifestyle of people for their mental health and wellbeing?
a) Tell yourself something positive 9
b) Focus on one thing or moment 5
c) Eat a good meal 6
Q5) What is the relationship between technology and lifestyle
management of people in improving their mental health and
wellbeing?
Frequency
a) Telehealth improve access to mental health 8
b) Find guidance through internet based support groups 7
c) Smartphone apps support people to handle Anxiety and depression 5
Theme 1: Awareness about role of technology in managing lifestyle of people.
Q1) Are you aware about role of technology in managing lifestyle of
people?
Frequency
a) Yes 15
b) No 5
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Interpretation: As per preceding graphical representation it can be evaluated that technology
play a crucial in human life because it provide platform through which they connected with each
others. Along with this, in managing lifestyle of people technology also provide support in
making activities smooth and simple. In relation to this, 15 out of 20 people are familiar with
this statement and rest of 5 participants are not much aware about this concept.
Theme 2: Technology is crucial for people of managing their lifestyle for mental health and
wellbeing.
Q2) Does technology is crucial for people of managing their lifestyle
for mental health and wellbeing?
Frequency
a) Yes 13
b) No 7
8
15
5
a) Yes
b) No

Interpretation: From the above mentioned graph, it is analysed that 13 out of 20 people think
that technology is one of the important aspects in human activities as it used to manage their
lifestyle and sometime is also beneficial in managing their mental health and well-being. This is
because they are connected with each others through technologies. On the other side, remaining
7 are not agree with this statement.
Theme 3: Role of technology in managing life style of people in COVID-19 pandemic
situation.
Q3) What is the major role of technology in managing life style of
people in COVID-19 pandemic situation?
Frequency
a) Keep connected with professional 8
b) Online ordering of the essentials 7
c) Better interaction opportunity to mange stress 5
9
13
7
a) Yes
b) No