Junshi Shen
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Dr. Junshi Shen investigates the intersection of social robotics, human-computer interaction, and mental health, with a particular focus on how depression shapes social reward processing across different interaction contexts. In their most-cited work, "I, robot: depression plays different roles in human–human and human–robot interactions" (2021, 26 citations), Shen explores how depressive symptoms differentially affect engagement with human partners versus socially engaging robots. This research challenges conventional assumptions by demonstrating that depression's influence on social reward processing is not uniform—it varies significantly depending on whether the interaction partner is human or robotic. By revealing these nuanced dynamics, Shen's work has important implications for designing robotic interventions that can effectively support individuals experiencing depression, potentially improving the quality of social life across diverse populations. Their findings contribute to a growing body of literature at the crossroads of affective computing and clinical psychology, offering new pathways for developing socially assistive technologies that are sensitive to users' mental health states.
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