The Importance of Self-Development Podcasts to Improving Mental Health in Generation Z 

BiD 52 (June 2024)
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Mai Nguyen-Hoang
Faculty of Public Relations and Communication. Van Lang University

Abstract:

Objectives: Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a global rise in mental health issues within Generation Z who has grown up in a digital age where social media platforms have become an integral part of their lives. Self-development podcasts can be a valuable resource for those, who are seeking support and guidance to improve their mental health and well-being on various platforms. However, there is a shortage of mental health professionals leveraging podcasts as a valuable tool for mental health education and support in the Vietnamese context. Therefore, this article takes the pioneering step by exploring the importance of self-development podcasts to improve mental health in Vietnamese Gen Z. Methodology: The research employs qualitative research, and data was collected through semi-structured interviews with nine content creators who produce self-development podcast programs in Vietnam. Results: The results highlight the role of self-development podcasts in improving mental health among Vietnamese Gen Z by analyzing how it is consumed and revealing the multifaceted impact of self-development podcasts on mental health among Vietnamese Gen Z.

Resum:

Objectius: Des de la pandèmia de la COVID-19, hi ha hagut un augment global dels problemes de salut mental dins de la Generació Z, que ha crescut en una era digital on les plataformes de xarxes socials s’han convertit en una part integral de les seves vides. Els pòdcasts d’autodesenvolupament poden ser un recurs valuós per a aquells que busquen suport i orientació per millorar la seva salut mental i benestar en diverses plataformes. No obstant això, hi ha una manca de professionals de la salut mental que utilitzin els pòdcasts com una eina valuosa per a l’educació i el suport en salut mental en el context vietnamita. Per tant, aquest article fa un pas pioner explorant la importància dels pòdcasts d’autodesenvolupament per millorar la salut mental en la Generació Z vietnamita. -- Metodologia: La investigació utilitza recerca qualitativa i les dades es van recollir per mitjà d’entrevistes semiestructurades amb nou creadors de contingut que produeixen programes de pòdcasts d’autodesenvolupament al Vietnam. -- Resultats: Els resultats ressalten el paper dels pòdcasts d’autodesenvolupament en la millora de la salut mental entre la Generació Z vietnamita, analitzant com es consumeixen i 2 revelant l’impacte multifacètic dels pòdcasts d’autodesenvolupament sobre la salut mental en la Ge-neració Z vietnamita.

 

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