Yuchen Xie
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Yuchen Xie is a rising scholar in human-computer interaction, with a focused research agenda on the psychological and social dynamics of human-chatbot relationships. Their work critically examines how users form bonds with AI, exploring the effects of chatbot attractions and social attributes on media dependency and usage intention. Xie’s most-cited study, published in 2025, demonstrates that parasocial interaction and emotional support serve as key mediating mechanisms driving user engagement with conversational agents. By integrating theories of media dependency and social attraction, this research provides foundational insights for designing more emotionally resonant and trustworthy AI systems. With 14 citations in its first year, the paper signals growing impact in the fields of human-robot interaction and AI psychology. Xie’s contributions are particularly relevant as chatbots become ubiquitous in customer service, healthcare, and daily life, offering a rigorous framework for understanding not just how, but why people rely on and bond with artificial companions. Their work bridges communication studies and technology design, making it essential reading for researchers and students interested in the future of human-AI relationships.
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