Kristina Henning
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Dr. Kristina Henning is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction, social psychology, and public health communication. Her work focuses on how social robots can serve as persuasive agents in public spaces, particularly for promoting adherence to health regulations. In her most-cited study, "Testing the Elaboration Likelihood Model of Persuasion on the Acceptance of Health Regulations in a Video Human-Robot Interaction Study" (2021), Dr. Henning applies the Elaboration Likelihood Model—a classic framework from persuasion psychology—to understand how robots can effectively guide behaviors like mask-wearing and social distancing during a pandemic. This work demonstrates that robots can reduce infection risks for public order officials while increasing compliance through tailored persuasive cues. Although her citation count is still growing, her research is highly relevant in a post-pandemic world, offering practical insights for deploying robots as non-pharmaceutical interventions. Dr. Henning’s contributions bridge theoretical models with real-world applications, positioning her as a key voice in designing socially assistive robots for public health crises. Her work is essential reading for students and researchers interested in persuasive technology, crisis communication, and the ethical deployment of robots in society.
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