Sep 2026· Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting· 0 citations· 17 references
TL;DR
It is suggested that AI’s non-human nature can both reduce stigma and increase concerns about trust and authenticity, and human-centered systems should provide age-appropriate safety guardrails, transparent limitations, privacy protections, and clear pathways to human support.
Abstract
This study examined age-related differences in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for emotional support using survey data from 3,597 respondents recruited through Mental Health America. Chi-square analyses showed that adoption and frequency of AI-based emotional support varied significantly by age, with adolescents under 18 reporting the highest use and adults aged 25 and older reporting lower-than-expected use. Common motivations among users included convenience, 24/7 availability, comfort talking to a bot, free access, and the ability to seek help without informing family members. Non-users most often cited a preference for human support, distrust of AI advice, and privacy concerns. Findings suggest that AI’s non-human nature can both reduce stigma and increase concerns about trust and authenticity. Human-centered systems should therefore provide age-appropriate safety guardrails, transparent limitations, privacy protections, and clear pathways to human support.
This study was motivated by increasing concerns over the psychological effects of artificial intelligence (AI) tools on human well-being. Specifically, this study examined the correlation between the use of AI information technology and self-esteem in performance contexts, determining whether AI can function as a sourc...
Jayden Minjoon Kim, Jung Yeun Cho· Journal of emerging investig...· 0 citations
This article examines the use of AI tools in everyday caregiving and educational practices by parents of young children (aged 0–6 years); N=103. The aim of the study was to understand the extent of AI use in family life, the perception of benefits and concerns associated with it, and factors differentiating the use of...
Katarzyna Ziębakowska-Cecot, Dorota Szymborska· Edukacyjna Analiza Transakcy...· 0 citations
Artificial intelligence chatbots and conversational agents are being used more and more often to provide emotional support in mental health. A scoping review of interdisciplinary studies published from 2018 to 2025 was conducted to identify structural and functional deficiencies in emotional AI for mental health suppor...
Liu-Ting-Yu-Zhou-Feng Xiao· Journal of Education and Edu...· 0 citations
This quantitative study aims to examine the effect of AI companion adoption on digital anxiety among Generation Z. The study used a survey-based approach with 100 respondents, measuring AI companion adoption through indicators of emotional attachment, perceived ease of interaction, conversational naturalness, frequency...
Hary Firmansyah, Depy Muhamad Pauzy, Gian Riksa Wibawa et al.· IC-BESTS: International Conf...· 0 citations
The study found that AI use and PIU significantly predicted both cognitive function and mental health, emphasizing the importance of promoting balanced, mindful engagement with AI and PIU.
A. Nuh, Mayuha Deb, Vijaysen Pandey· Adolescência e Saúde· 0 citations
This study examined women’s general attitudes toward artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare and aimed to identify factors associated with these attitudes, with particular consideration of gynecological and obstetric contexts. The study does not directly assess acceptance of specific AI applications but focuses on g...
Mehtap Temiz, Gülten Koç· Spiritual Psychology and Cou...· 0 citations
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