From Algorithms to Affection: Unpacking the Psychological Mechanism of Emotional Attachment Toward Virtual Influencers.

Oh HJ, Kim M

DOI: 10.1177/21522715261488664
Published: 2026 Sep 21
Container: Cyberpsychology, behavior and social networking
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@article{allodium:10.1177/21522715261488664,
  title = {From Algorithms to Affection: Unpacking the Psychological Mechanism of Emotional Attachment Toward Virtual Influencers.},
  author = {Oh HJ and Kim M},
  year = {2026},
  journal = {Cyberpsychology, behavior and social networking},
  doi = {10.1177/21522715261488664},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1177/21522715261488664}
}

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HJ, O., & M, K. (2026). From Algorithms to Affection: Unpacking the Psychological Mechanism of Emotional Attachment Toward Virtual Influencers.. Cyberpsychology, behavior and social networking. https://doi.org/10.1177/21522715261488664

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