Noora Ellonen
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Noora Ellonen is a leading researcher in the evolving field of human-robot interaction, with a particular focus on the psychological dynamics within mixed human-robot teams. Her most cited work, "Sharing a work team with robots: The negative effect of robot co-workers on in-group identification with the work team" (2020, 81 citations), is a seminal contribution that reveals a critical challenge in modern workplaces: the presence of robot co-workers can diminish employees' sense of belonging and identification with their human team. This finding has profound implications for organizational design, team cohesion, and the successful integration of automation. Ellonen’s research bridges social psychology and technology, exploring how robotic agents affect fundamental human needs for group identity and collaboration. Her work is widely cited by scholars in human-robot interaction, organizational behavior, and technology acceptance, underscoring its impact on both theory and practice. By identifying the psychological costs of human-robot collaboration, Ellonen provides essential insights for designing work environments that preserve team solidarity while embracing technological advancement.
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