A Study on the Cumulative Effects of AI-Powered Campus Positive Initiatives on Cultivating Positive Emotions and Psychological Capital among College Students

Minghua Shao; Xinghui Ma

doi:10.26689/jcer.v9i10.12720

Minghua Shao Guangzhou Sontian Polytechnic College, Guangzhou 511300, China
Xinghui Ma Mental Health Teaching and Research Center, Guangzhou Railway Polytechnic, Guangzhou 511300, China

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26689/jcer.v9i10.12720

Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Positive event push notifications, Positive emotions, Psychological capital, College students, Cumulative effect

Abstract

Higher education is transitioning from mass expansion to high-quality development. In this process, mental health issues among college students have become increasingly prominent, encompassing not only academic stress-induced anxiety but also complex challenges such as interpersonal adaptation difficulties and career planning confusion. Traditional “problem-oriented” intervention models have shown limitations in responsiveness and adaptability, often only passively addressing existing psychological crises rather than preventing them in advance. This study aims to explore an AI-powered “positive psychology” proactive intervention model through developing an intelligent system. The system automatically collects, filters, and personalizes recommendations for positive activities on campus. Using a randomized controlled trial design, we conducted an 8-week intervention study involving 126 college students at a university. The study found that AI-based “campus positive activity” recommendations effectively boost students’ positive emotions and promote psychological capital development through cumulative micro-interventions. This provides universities with empirical evidence and innovative methods to implement low-cost, efficient, and scalable mental health promotion programs through smart technology.

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