Perceived anthropomorphism of AI and belongingness need: the sequential roles of liking and perceived emotional support

IntroductionThis study examines how perceived anthropomorphism of artificial intelligence (AI) is associated with users’ belongingness need through liking of AI and perceived emotional support. Drawing on the three-factor theory of anthropomorphism, the Computers as Social Actors paradigm, social su...

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Auteurs principaux:	Jinrui Tian, Boxuan Li, Ronghua Zhang, Xiaoliang Liu
Format:	Artigo
Langue:	Inglês
Publié:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2026-07-01
Collection:	Frontiers in Psychology
Sujets:	belongingness need human–AI interaction liking of AI perceived anthropomorphism of AI perceived emotional support social surrogate
Accès en ligne:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1842149/full
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