Connecting self-esteem to problematic AI chatbot use: the multiple mediating roles of positive and negative psychological states

The emergence of AI chatbot products has ushered in a new era of human-AI interaction, yet scholars and practitioners have expressed concerns about their use due to potential addictive and adverse effects. Currently, the understanding of problematic AI chatbot use (PACU) remains incomplete and incon...

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Main Authors: Ruiqi Yao, Guijie Qi, Dongfang Sheng, Hua Sun, Jiacheng Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1453072/full
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