Factors influencing the social acceptance of brain-computer interface technology among Chinese general public: an exploratory study

This study investigates the impact of social factors on public acceptance of brain-computer interface (BCI) technology within China's general population. As BCI emerges as a pivotal advancement in artificial intelligence and a cornerstone of Industry 5.0, understanding its societal reception is...

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Main Authors: RuiTong Xia, Shusheng Yang
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Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Human Neuroscience
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2024.1423382/full
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description This study investigates the impact of social factors on public acceptance of brain-computer interface (BCI) technology within China's general population. As BCI emerges as a pivotal advancement in artificial intelligence and a cornerstone of Industry 5.0, understanding its societal reception is crucial. Utilizing data from the Psychological and Behavioral Study of Chinese Residents (N = 1,923), this research examines the roles of learning ability, age, health, social support, and socioeconomic status in BCI acceptance, alongside considerations of gender and the level of monthly household income. Multiple regression analysis via STATA-MP18 reveals that while health, socioeconomic status, social support, and learning ability significantly positively correlate with acceptance, and age presents an inverse relationship, gender and household income do not demonstrate a significant effect. Notably, the prominence of learning ability and social support as principal factors suggests targeted avenues for increasing BCI technology adoption. These findings refine the current understanding of technology acceptance and offer actionable insights for BCI policy and practical applications.
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spelling doaj-art-0dfcb54b3c4a41f8aae9cf083ae403d82025-08-20T02:18:47ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Human Neuroscience1662-51612024-10-011810.3389/fnhum.2024.14233821423382Factors influencing the social acceptance of brain-computer interface technology among Chinese general public: an exploratory studyRuiTong XiaShusheng YangThis study investigates the impact of social factors on public acceptance of brain-computer interface (BCI) technology within China's general population. As BCI emerges as a pivotal advancement in artificial intelligence and a cornerstone of Industry 5.0, understanding its societal reception is crucial. Utilizing data from the Psychological and Behavioral Study of Chinese Residents (N = 1,923), this research examines the roles of learning ability, age, health, social support, and socioeconomic status in BCI acceptance, alongside considerations of gender and the level of monthly household income. Multiple regression analysis via STATA-MP18 reveals that while health, socioeconomic status, social support, and learning ability significantly positively correlate with acceptance, and age presents an inverse relationship, gender and household income do not demonstrate a significant effect. Notably, the prominence of learning ability and social support as principal factors suggests targeted avenues for increasing BCI technology adoption. These findings refine the current understanding of technology acceptance and offer actionable insights for BCI policy and practical applications.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2024.1423382/fulltechnologysocial acceptanceartificial intelligencepublic attitudessocial influences
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Factors influencing the social acceptance of brain-computer interface technology among Chinese general public: an exploratory study
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience
technology
social acceptance
artificial intelligence
public attitudes
social influences
title Factors influencing the social acceptance of brain-computer interface technology among Chinese general public: an exploratory study
title_full Factors influencing the social acceptance of brain-computer interface technology among Chinese general public: an exploratory study
title_fullStr Factors influencing the social acceptance of brain-computer interface technology among Chinese general public: an exploratory study
title_full_unstemmed Factors influencing the social acceptance of brain-computer interface technology among Chinese general public: an exploratory study
title_short Factors influencing the social acceptance of brain-computer interface technology among Chinese general public: an exploratory study
title_sort factors influencing the social acceptance of brain computer interface technology among chinese general public an exploratory study
topic technology
social acceptance
artificial intelligence
public attitudes
social influences
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2024.1423382/full
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