Laura Moradbakhti
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About
Laura Moradbakhti is a rising scholar at the intersection of human-robot interaction and motivational psychology, whose work explores how technology can support—or undermine—our fundamental psychological needs. Her research centers on applying Self-Determination Theory to technology design, with a particular focus on socially assistive robots in caregiving contexts. Moradbakhti’s most significant contribution is the development and validation of the Basic Psychological Needs Scale for Technology Use (BPN-TU), a psychometric tool that has quickly become essential for researchers measuring how digital systems affect users’ autonomy, competence, and relatedness. With over 50 combined citations for her scale-related work and related studies, her influence is growing rapidly. In a notable 2023 study, she examined how gendered robot designs in care settings impact users’ need satisfaction and gender role concepts, revealing subtle but important effects on both men and women. Her work on robot agency perceptions among caregivers versus care receivers further demonstrates her nuanced understanding of how different user groups experience assistive technologies. Moradbakhti’s research is laying crucial groundwork for designing technologies that truly support human flourishing.
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