The current literature lacks an understanding
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The gap
The current literature lacks an understanding of the differential pathways of warmth and competence in affective companion virtual humans acceptance. There is a gap in understanding how social perceptions—specifically warmth and competence—
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Sourced from the future work and stated research gap of the source papers, classified as general, spanning 2 journals.
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Supporting evidence — 3 representative gaps
- Factors influencing single young adults’ intentions to accept AI virtual companion apps based on the theory of emotional design (2026) · Frontiers in Psychology · doi
Grounded in emotional design theory, this research explored the factors influencing single young adults’ intentions to accept AI virtual companions. By integrating emotional design, technology acceptance, human–AI interaction, and digital companionship perspectives, the study examined how interaction quality, visual appeal, perceived personalization, and intelligent adaptability shape user experience and behavioral intention.
generalfuture workevidence 5/5Keywords: emotional design interaction user experience grounded theory explored factors influencing single young adults intentions accept - Development and psychometric evaluation of the AI emotional engagement scale (2026) · Frontiers in Psychiatry · doi
Existing studies lack targeted applicability in capturing unique features of AI interactions. Traditional technology acceptance models or satisfaction scales do not account for parasocial relationships and emotional dependence in AI interactions. There is a need for a self-report instrument to assess users' level of AI Emotional Engagement with AI systems.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: existing studies lack targeted applicability capturing unique features - Warmth and competence in affective companion virtual humans: differential effects on behavioral intention via hedonic benefits (2026) · Frontiers in Psychology · doi
The current literature lacks an understanding of the differential pathways of warmth and competence in affective companion virtual humans acceptance. There is a gap in understanding how social perceptions—specifically warmth and competence—privacy-related attitudes jointly influence behavioral intention towards affective companion virtual humans.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: current literature lacks understanding differential pathways warmth competence
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