Zenzone In Action: A Digital Platform for Monitoring Student Stress and Promoting Wellness

The increasing demands of higher education have intensified stress and reduced engagement among university students, emphasizing the urgent need for innovative support systems. To address this, the innovation project of ZenZone was developed as a digital platform designed to enhance student well-being, resilience and academic engagement. A needs analysis conducted with 359 students from the Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies (FSPPP), UiTM Seremban, confirmed high levels of stress and burnout, reinforcing the necessity for accessible interventions. Guided by these findings, ZenZone was implemented using Google Sites to provide resources, self-help tools and reflective activities tailored to students’ needs. A pilot study with 68 randomly selected students was conducted to evaluate the platform’s usability and effectiveness through a 10 item Likert-scale survey. Results indicated that 76% of students reported increased awareness of stress and burnout, 81% found the platform easy to navigate and 74% agreed it enhanced their motivation and sense of belonging. These findings suggest that ZenZone effectively integrates technology enhanced learning with holistic education, embedding mental health support within the broader student experience. This paper discusses the platforms for conceptual foundation and positioning the project of ZenZone as a model for leveraging digital innovation to create resilient and engaged learners.

stress; digital learning, student resilience, engagement, student well-being

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