Individual differences in anthropomorphism help explain social connection to AI companions
D
Dunigan Folk
S
Steven J. Heine
(Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia)
E
Elizabeth Dunn
Article Details
Journal
Scientific Reports
Volume / Issue
Vol. 15, Issue 1
Published
October 21, 2025
ISSN
2045-2322
Publisher
Nature Portfolio
Authors (3)
D
Dunigan Folk
S
Steven J. Heine
Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia
E
Elizabeth Dunn
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