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Presence and empathy as mediators between immersion and prosocial intentions in primary school children 在场与共情在小学生沉浸与亲社会意向之间的中介作用

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Computers in Human Behavior Pub Date : 2025-08-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.chb.2025.108765

Chia-Hui Pan , Meng-Jung Liu , Le-Yin Ma , Hsueh-Chih Chen

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The phantom pain of ghosting: Multi-Day experiments comparing the reactions to ghosting and rejection 鬼影的幻痛：多日实验比较对鬼影和拒绝的反应

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Computers in Human Behavior Pub Date : 2025-08-05 DOI: 10.1016/j.chb.2025.108756

Alessia Telari, Luca Pancani, Paolo Riva

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Corrigendum to ‘Unresponsive or un-noticed?: Cyberbystander intervention in an experimental cyberbullying context’ [Computers in Human Behavior 45C (2015) 144–150] “没有回应还是没有被注意到？”：实验性网络欺凌情境下的网络旁观者干预”[Computers in Human Behavior, 2015, 44 - 150]

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Computers in Human Behavior Pub Date : 2025-07-30 DOI: 10.1016/j.chb.2025.108743

Kelly P. Dillon, Brad J. Bushman

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The influence of persona and conversational task on social interactions with a LLM-controlled embodied conversational agent 人物角色和会话任务对llm控制的具身会话代理社会互动的影响

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Computers in Human Behavior Pub Date : 2025-07-30 DOI: 10.1016/j.chb.2025.108759

Leon O.H. Kroczek , Alexander May , Selina Hettenkofer , Andreas Ruider , Bernd Ludwig , Andreas Mühlberger

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Impact of virtual reality and video backgrounds on mental health in digital meditation 虚拟现实和视频背景对数字冥想中心理健康的影响

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Computers in Human Behavior Pub Date : 2025-07-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.chb.2025.108758

Sumin Shin , Juwon Hwang , Asya Cooley , Skye Cooley , Shahariar Nobel , Ralph Dinko , Jungyu Lee

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From icons to identity: Understanding graphicons as tools for self-representation 从图标到身份：理解图形图标作为自我表现的工具

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Computers in Human Behavior Pub Date : 2025-07-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.chb.2025.108753

Yoonvin Park , Daeho Lee , Jungwoo Shin , Jungmin Choi

{"title":"From icons to identity: Understanding graphicons as tools for self-representation","authors":"Yoonvin Park , Daeho Lee , Jungwoo Shin , Jungmin Choi","doi":"10.1016/j.chb.2025.108753","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chb.2025.108753","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The use of computer-mediated communication (CMC) continues to increase, but nonverbal communication elements remain inherently limited in CMC environments. Text-based communication lacks cues such as facial expressions, vocal tone, gestures, and body language, which are typically vital for conveying emotions. To bridge this gap, graphicons like emoticons, emojis, and stickers are widely employed in mobile communication. However, research on user preferences for specific elements comprising graphicon services on mobile platforms remains sparse. In this study, we examine user preferences for graphicon services through conjoint analysis and the mixed logit model. The findings reveal that users place the highest importance on animated content formats and personalized recommendations. In contrast, exclusivity and customization had only a minor impact on user preferences for graphicon usage. These findings align with previous studies suggesting that users leverage graphicons to express individuality and manage their self-presentation. Additionally, this study provides industry-relevant insights, highlighting user-centered considerations for designing graphicon services.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48471,"journal":{"name":"Computers in Human Behavior","volume":"172 ","pages":"Article 108753"},"PeriodicalIF":9.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144703504","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Virtual or human influencers as endorsers? Behavioral and EEG evidence of how influencer type affects purchase intention of new products 作为代言人的虚拟或真人影响者？影响者类型如何影响新产品购买意愿的行为和脑电图证据

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Computers in Human Behavior Pub Date : 2025-07-21 DOI: 10.1016/j.chb.2025.108754

Qingxi Yao , Yunli Liu , Bin Hu , Jia Jin

{"title":"Virtual or human influencers as endorsers? Behavioral and EEG evidence of how influencer type affects purchase intention of new products","authors":"Qingxi Yao , Yunli Liu , Bin Hu , Jia Jin","doi":"10.1016/j.chb.2025.108754","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chb.2025.108754","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Virtual influencers are increasingly popular, drawing attention to their endorsement effectiveness. This study explores the effectiveness of virtual versus human influencers in endorsing new products, specifically Really New Products (RNPs) and Incrementally New Products (INPs) via two online and one EEG experiment. Behavioral results indicate that virtual influencers increase purchase intentions for RNPs, while human influencers do so for INPs. We propose a moderated mediation model positioning perceived risk as a mediator and new product type as a moderator. EEG data show that, at the early subconscious stage, virtual influencer endorsements (vs. human) for INPs required higher cognitive control (larger N200). At the later conscious stage, virtual influencer endorsement (vs. human) elicited lower emotional engagement (smaller P300) for INPs but higher emotional engagement (larger P300) for RNPs. A positive link between purchase intention and P300 amplitude indicates that heightened emotional engagement boosts purchase intentions. Using Construal Level Theory (CLT), we explain that virtual influencers, promoting an abstract mindset, effectively reduce perceived risk for RNPs, while human influencers, inducing a concrete mindset, lower perceived risk for INPs. This alignment of the construal levels between influencer type and product type reduces cognitive control and increases emotional engagement. CLT hasn't explained influencer type effects across product newness; this study extends CLT to virtual endorsements, confirming psychological-distance principles apply equally. These findings underscore the importance of aligning influencer type with new product type, deepening our understanding of virtual influencer endorsement and offering practical insights into their use for promoting new products.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48471,"journal":{"name":"Computers in Human Behavior","volume":"172 ","pages":"Article 108754"},"PeriodicalIF":9.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144686003","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Gaming together, feeling better—or feeling worse? How social video gaming impacts loneliness and depressive mood differently for boys and girls 一起玩游戏，感觉更好还是更糟？社交电子游戏对男孩和女孩的孤独感和抑郁情绪的影响有何不同

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Computers in Human Behavior Pub Date : 2025-07-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.chb.2025.108752

David Lacko, Filip Kyslík, David Smahel, Hana Machackova

{"title":"Gaming together, feeling better—or feeling worse? How social video gaming impacts loneliness and depressive mood differently for boys and girls","authors":"David Lacko, Filip Kyslík, David Smahel, Hana Machackova","doi":"10.1016/j.chb.2025.108752","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chb.2025.108752","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Social video gaming has become an integral part of adolescent life, yet its impact on well-being remains unclear. This longitudinal study examines how social gaming relates to loneliness and depressive mood among adolescents, considering both within-person and between-person associations. Additionally, it explores the moderating roles of gender and age. Data were collected from a large sample of Czech adolescents across four waves, with social gaming assessed using an adapted version of the Social Interaction Potential Assessment (SIPA) tool. A random-intercept cross-lagged panel model (RI-CLPM) was employed to distinguish stable between-person differences from within-person fluctuations over time. Findings revealed that while adolescents who generally played more social games reported higher loneliness at the between-person level, an increase in social gaming was associated with a decrease of loneliness at the within-person level. No direct link between social gaming and depressive mood was observed. Gender differences emerged, with social gaming reducing loneliness and depressive mood for boys but increasing both for girls at within-person level. Additionally, early adolescents were more likely to increase social gaming in response to depressive mood, whereas mid-adolescents showed the opposite pattern. These results suggest that while social gaming may provide temporary relief from loneliness, particularly for boys, it may also reflect underlying vulnerabilities, especially for girls. The findings highlight the need for a nuanced understanding of social gaming's role in adolescent well-being, considering individual differences in gender and age.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48471,"journal":{"name":"Computers in Human Behavior","volume":"172 ","pages":"Article 108752"},"PeriodicalIF":9.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144686078","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Exploring the motivational drivers of extended reality (XR) sports and fitness gameplay intentions 探索扩展现实（XR）运动和健身游戏玩法意图的动机驱动因素

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Computers in Human Behavior Pub Date : 2025-07-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.chb.2025.108751

Chantel Muller, Jackie Bonnema

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Computers in Human Behavior Pub Date : 2025-07-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.chb.2025.108750

Yunwoo Choi , Changjun Lee

{"title":"From similarity to multiplicity: Avatar multi-persona tendencies and cognitive responses in the Metaverse","authors":"Yunwoo Choi , Changjun Lee","doi":"10.1016/j.chb.2025.108750","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chb.2025.108750","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study explores the multi-persona tendencies of avatars and their effects on users' cognitive responses in the Metaverse. Moving beyond the conventional focus on avatar similarity to real-world selves, this study examines the relationship between environmental anonymity and avatar customization. An experimental survey was conducted where 528 participants customized avatars, varying their physical characteristics, fashion style, and brand choices across three environments: the real world, a real-name based Metaverse, and an anonymous Metaverse. The results show that anonymity significantly influences avatar customization, leading to a greater divergence from real-life physical characteristics and bolder experimental fashion and brand choices. The study finds that these multi-persona tendencies, particularly the dissimilarity between avatars and users' real selves, positively affect users' attitudes toward the Metaverse and their intention to continue using the platform. Notably, anonymous environments foster more significant persona diversification and stronger emotional engagement with the Metaverse. This research enhances the understanding of virtual identity formation in virtual worlds, highlighting the role of anonymity in facilitating multi-persona tendencies. These findings have implications for the design and marketing of virtual platforms, suggesting that greater freedom in avatar customization can boost user engagement and satisfaction. The study also provides a foundation for future research into the complex dynamics of avatar identity and users’ cognitive responses in virtual environments.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48471,"journal":{"name":"Computers in Human Behavior","volume":"172 ","pages":"Article 108750"},"PeriodicalIF":9.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144703503","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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