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Title:
Adaptive Health Chatbots for Teaching Personalized Health Concepts: A Study of Mety

Authors:
Kiana Ghaus, Amisi Ghaus and Dr. John Leddo

Journal: International Journal of Social Science and Economic Research (IJSSER)
ISSN: 2455-8834
Volume: 11
Issue: 5
Publication Date: May 2026
DOI: 10.46609/IJSSER.2026.v11i05.035

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Kiana Ghaus, Amisi Ghaus and Dr. John Leddo
MyEdMaster, LLC,
Leesburg Virginia, USA

MLA 8
Ghaus, Kiana, et al. "Adaptive Health Chatbots for Teaching Personalized Health Concepts: A Study of Mety." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, vol. 11, no. 5, May 2026, pp. 2383-2391, doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2026.v11i05.035. Accessed May 2026.
APA 6
Ghaus, K., Ghaus, A., & Leddo, D. (2026, May). Adaptive Health Chatbots for Teaching Personalized Health Concepts: A Study of Mety. Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, 11(5), 2383-2391. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2026.v11i05.035
Chicago
Ghaus, Kiana, Amisi Ghaus, and Dr. John Leddo. "Adaptive Health Chatbots for Teaching Personalized Health Concepts: A Study of Mety." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research 11, no. 5 (May 2026), 2383-2391. Accessed May, 2026. https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2026.v11i05.035.

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ABSTRACT:
This research examines and evaluates the effectiveness of an adaptive digital health chatbot (METY) designed to teach general-health concepts through personalized, interactive dialogue, compared to a standard non-adaptive chatbot. Using a structured knowledge-assessment framework (facts, strategies, procedures, and rationales), METY helps users understand health topics such as nutrition, physical activity, sleep, hydration, and illness prevention. The instructional material defines general health as ‘the holistic state of a person’s physical, mental, and social wellbeing. The system emphasizes conceptual learning and comprehension tailored to individual contexts rather than prescribing actions or medical advice (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2023; National Institutes of Health, 2022). Twenty-eight participants from diverse backgrounds completed parallel questionaries-one using adaptive chatbot (METY) and another using a standard chatbot. Results indicate that METY significantly improved user comprehension (M =25.65 vs. 21.33), t (26) = 2.90, p = .0075. Qualitative feedback highlighted METY’s clarity, usability, and ability to simplify complex concepts. Findings suggest adaptive chatbots can enhance literacy, engagement, and conceptual understanding (Denecke & Bamidis, 2021).

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