Xianru Shang
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About
Xianru Shang is a rising scholar at the intersection of gerontechnology and human-robot interaction, whose work illuminates how older adults engage with—and come to trust—emerging technologies. Her most cited study, a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of older adults’ technology acceptance spanning 2013 to 2023, maps the intellectual structure of this rapidly evolving field, revealing critical gaps in understanding how aging populations adapt to digital tools. With 28 citations, this work has become a foundational reference for researchers seeking to bridge the digital divide in an aging society. More recently, Shang has ventured into the nuanced terrain of anthropomorphism in robotics, exploring how perceptions of humanness in machines shape user trust—a multidimensional framework that promises to inform the design of more intuitive, empathetic assistive robots. Her research, though early in its trajectory, already demonstrates a keen ability to synthesize vast literatures and identify pivotal theoretical shifts. As a scholar whose work directly addresses two of the most pressing societal transformations of our time—technological acceleration and demographic aging—Shang is poised to become a leading voice in creating technologies that truly serve older adults.
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