Engagement With Meditation Apps: Cross-Sectional Survey of Use and Associations

Abstract

Background: Meditation apps are increasingly popular, yet there is limited understanding of how much users actually engage with them. While meditation apps show promise for supporting mental health, engagement in real-world settings appears to be notably low. The patterns of app use and the factors that influence usage remain relatively unclear. Objective: This study aims to examine the extent of meditation app use and the factors associated with user engagement. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey of 536 recent meditation app users across 5 English-speaking countries. Engagement data were collected via self-report and app-verified screenshots. Assessed factors included user chara..