Can humans feel connected to AI? Perceived responsiveness drives social connection with AI chatbots
Journal of Social and Personal Relationships
Published online on March 25, 2026
Abstract
Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, Ahead of Print.
Research has shown that people increasingly treat artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots as sources of social connection, but little is known about which conversational features best promote it. The present research examined the unique and combined effects ...
Research has shown that people increasingly treat artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots as sources of social connection, but little is known about which conversational features best promote it. The present research examined the unique and combined effects ...