When loneliness amplifies the risk of problematic emotional dependence: perceived anthropomorphism and basic psychological need satisfaction in AI companion use.

Liu T, Shih RM, Luo T, Jin S

DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1900817
Published: 2026
Container: Frontiers in psychology
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@article{allodium:10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1900817,
  title = {When loneliness amplifies the risk of problematic emotional dependence: perceived anthropomorphism and basic psychological need satisfaction in AI companion use.},
  author = {Liu T and Shih RM and Luo T and Jin S},
  year = {2026},
  journal = {Frontiers in psychology},
  doi = {10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1900817},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1900817}
}

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AU  - Luo T
AU  - Jin S
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DO  - 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1900817
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T, L., RM, S., T, L., & S, J. (2026). When loneliness amplifies the risk of problematic emotional dependence: perceived anthropomorphism and basic psychological need satisfaction in AI companion use.. Frontiers in psychology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1900817

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