Rita Latikka
Papers
9
Total Citations
548
H-Index
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About
Rita Latikka is a Finnish researcher whose work sits at the intersection of human-robot interaction, technology acceptance, and social psychology. Her scholarship explores how people perceive, trust, and emotionally respond to robots and artificial intelligence across diverse contexts — from workplaces and care environments to urban public spaces. Latikka's most cited work, "Self-efficacy and acceptance of robots" (2018, 189 citations), established her as a leading voice in understanding the psychological factors shaping technology adoption. Her experimental study on trust toward robots and AI (2020, 115 citations) contributed important empirical grounding to a rapidly evolving field, while her systematic review on ICT's role in combating loneliness among older adults (2021, 126 citations) demonstrated her commitment to socially meaningful research questions in aging societies. Across her portfolio, Latikka consistently examines how variables such as robot autonomy, media exposure, self-efficacy, and perceived social norms shape attitudes toward robotic technologies. Her longitudinal four-wave survey on affective workplace attitudes reflects methodological ambition, tracking public opinion through the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic. With over 500 cumulative citations, Latikka's research offers valuable insight for policymakers, technologists, and scholars navigating the societal integration of robotics and AI.
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Top Papers
- 1Self-efficacy and acceptance of robots189 citations · 2018
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- 5Media effects on the perceptions of robots33 citations · 2021
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