Crochet-Together: Cultivating Positive Emotional Well-being with the Touch of Technology-Enhanced Learning

Emotional well-being is a growing concern in Malaysia, and this study aims to address it by proposing the mobile application ‘Crochet-Together’ as a tool to promote positive emotional well-being among young adults. By leveraging the therapeutic benefits of crocheting and the Technology-Enhanced Learning, Crochet-Together serves as a platform to cultivate the hobby while nurturing emotional well-being. An online survey was conducted prior to the application's development to explore the impact of crocheting on young adults' well-being and gather user requirements. Upon development, a separate survey was done to assess users' perceived effectiveness in addressing emotional well-being and to evaluate the application's usability using the System Usability Scale. The findings suggest that engaging in crocheting has a positive impact on young adults, enhancing their mood, reducing stress, and promoting relaxation. Besides that, the study also highlights the potential of the Technology-Enhanced Learning to promote emotional well-being. The high SUS score (89) obtained underlines the favorable usability evaluation of Crochet-Together. By utilizing the insights gained, future enhancements in terms of the functionality of the tool can be made to further support these users' needs and enhance their crocheting skills and experiences amongst young crocheters.