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Defining toxicity in multiplayer online games: A systematic literature review 定义多人在线游戏中的毒性：系统文献综述

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Computers in human behavior reports Pub Date : 2025-08-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.chbr.2025.100698

Bastian Kordyaka , Sukran Karaosmanoglu , Samuli Laato

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Using GenAI and blockchain for enhanced user experience in Metaverse-based therapy sessions 使用GenAI和区块链增强用户在基于虚拟世界的治疗过程中的体验

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Computers in human behavior reports Pub Date : 2025-07-28 DOI: 10.1016/j.chbr.2025.100754

Diana Hawashin , Khaled Salah , Raja Jayaraman , Samer Ellaham , Ibrar Yaqoob

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Evaluating trustworthiness across ethnically diverse human and commercial synthesised voices: A comparative study 评估不同种族的人类和商业合成声音的可信度：一项比较研究

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Computers in human behavior reports Pub Date : 2025-07-25 DOI: 10.1016/j.chbr.2025.100762

Constantina Maltezou-Papastylianou , Reinhold Scherer , Silke Paulmann

{"title":"Evaluating trustworthiness across ethnically diverse human and commercial synthesised voices: A comparative study","authors":"Constantina Maltezou-Papastylianou , Reinhold Scherer , Silke Paulmann","doi":"10.1016/j.chbr.2025.100762","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chbr.2025.100762","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study examined trustworthiness perceptions in the tone of voice of human and real-world synthesised voices, focusing on the impact of acoustic features, speaker and listener ethnicities, listener biases toward voice-based intelligent agents and speaker nature (human vs synthesised). Speech rate, mean pitch, harmonics-to-noise ratio, jitter, shimmer, cepstral peak prominence, and long-term average spectrum, significantly influenced trustworthiness ratings across both human and synthesised voices. Synthesised voices were rated as sounding more trustworthy than human voices with no explicit intent behind their tone of voice (i.e., neutral). However, synthesised voices were rated as sounding less trustworthy than human voices when human speakers intentionally attempted to sound trustworthy. Moreover, listener biases were measured using the Negative Attitudes toward Robots Scale (NARS), where a general scepticism toward robots lowered trustworthiness ratings overall. White speakers were consistently rated as more trustworthy than Black or south Asian speakers across all listener ethnic groups. The findings highlight the need to optimise acoustic properties of synthesised voices for trustworthiness while addressing biases related to speaker ethnicity and listener attitudes toward robots.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":72681,"journal":{"name":"Computers in human behavior reports","volume":"19 ","pages":"Article 100762"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144714288","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Examining Digital Hate: Gendered discursive strategies in online harassment of Pakistani influencers 检视数位仇恨：巴基斯坦网红网路骚扰中的性别话语策略

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Computers in human behavior reports Pub Date : 2025-07-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.chbr.2025.100759

Musarat Yasmin , Tahira Jabeen , Sania Noor

{"title":"Examining Digital Hate: Gendered discursive strategies in online harassment of Pakistani influencers","authors":"Musarat Yasmin , Tahira Jabeen , Sania Noor","doi":"10.1016/j.chbr.2025.100759","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chbr.2025.100759","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Online harassment targeting social media influencers has emerged as a critical behavioural phenomenon in the digital age. This study offers a critical analysis of the discursive strategies utilized in the online harassment of Pakistani social media influencers, with a particular focus on gendered patterns of abuse. It aims to examine whether male and female influencers experience different types of hate and criticism related to their physical appearance or sex. Employing a qualitative methodology, YouTube comments from four influencers (two males, two females) are analyzed using Fairclough's critical discourse analysis. The findings identify strategies including body shaming, sexual harassment, vulgar comments, mockery of personal life, character assassination, name-calling, accusations of scam and fraud, content criticism, death threats, religious criticism, and criticism of dressing. A comparative analysis of comments on male and female influencers reveals that female influencers disproportionately experience negative commentary focused on their attire, frequently amounting to sexual objectification and harassment. This research contributes to a more nuanced understanding of digital misogyny by examining the convergence of gender, culture, and online abuse within a South Asian framework, providing valuable insights for future studies in online harassment and discourse analysis.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":72681,"journal":{"name":"Computers in human behavior reports","volume":"19 ","pages":"Article 100759"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144704126","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Virtual reality design principles for psychophysiological interventions in dementia: A systematic review of research 痴呆心理生理干预的虚拟现实设计原则：研究的系统回顾

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Computers in human behavior reports Pub Date : 2025-07-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.chbr.2025.100758

Maria Matsangidou

{"title":"Virtual reality design principles for psychophysiological interventions in dementia: A systematic review of research","authors":"Maria Matsangidou","doi":"10.1016/j.chbr.2025.100758","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chbr.2025.100758","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Virtual reality is increasingly explored as a therapeutic tool in dementia care, offering opportunities for cognitive stimulation, emotional engagement, and physical activity. However, the effectiveness of virtual reality interventions depends on the degree to which they are designed to meet the unique psychophysiological needs of people with dementia. This systematic review aimed to identify inclusive design principles for virtual reality systems that support accessibility, usability, and safety for this population.</div><div>A structured search of the PubMed database was conducted, focusing on studies published between 2019 and 2025 that involved people with dementia and incorporated user-centered or participatory design elements. Seventeen studies met the inclusion criteria. A thematic analysis was conducted across physiological indicators (e.g., eye-tracking, heart rate), task performance metrics (e.g., accuracy, independence), and subjective evaluations (e.g., emotional responses, ease of use).</div><div>In terms of accessibility, the review found that interventions commonly addressed sensory and cognitive impairments through simplified visual interfaces, calming and familiar environments, and options for seated interaction. For usability, systems were optimized using both objective performance data and user feedback, emphasizing intuitive interaction methods, reduced task complexity, and ergonomic hardware design. Regarding inclusive design, studies recommended the use of familiar stimuli, adaptable difficulty levels, culturally resonant content, and assistive technologies such as gaze- and motion-based input to personalize engagement.</div><div>This review presents a set of evidence-informed guidelines for the inclusive design of virtual reality interventions tailored to dementia care. These guidelines aim to support the development of meaningful, scalable interventions that improve care outcomes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":72681,"journal":{"name":"Computers in human behavior reports","volume":"19 ","pages":"Article 100758"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144702740","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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From detached observer to immersive participant: An augmented reality-based experiential learning approach to promote academic performance and learning behaviors in science education 从超然观察者到沉浸式参与者：基于增强现实的体验式学习方法促进科学教育中的学习成绩和学习行为

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Computers in human behavior reports Pub Date : 2025-07-19 DOI: 10.1016/j.chbr.2025.100756

Gaoyu Chen , Haijun Wang , Anni Liang , Mohamed Oubibi , Yueliang Zhou

{"title":"From detached observer to immersive participant: An augmented reality-based experiential learning approach to promote academic performance and learning behaviors in science education","authors":"Gaoyu Chen , Haijun Wang , Anni Liang , Mohamed Oubibi , Yueliang Zhou","doi":"10.1016/j.chbr.2025.100756","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chbr.2025.100756","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Science education plays a pivotal role in enhancing national competitiveness; however, students often struggle to engage in scientific inquiry due to the lack of authentic experiences and outdated instructional approaches. This study proposes the EDMV-AR (Experience-Decomposition-Modeling-Verification Augmented Reality-based) learning approach, grounded in Kolb's experiential learning theory. A total of 62 fifth-grade students from a public primary school in southern China participated in the study. The experimental group was taught using the EDMV-AR approach, while the control group received traditional instruction. Pre- and post-tests, along with questionnaires, were employed to assess students' academic performance and experiential engagement. Classroom video recordings were analyzed to examine differences in learning behaviors under the two instructional approaches, and semi-structured interviews were conducted to explore students' perceptions of the AR-based scientific inquiry activities. The results indicated that the EDMV-AR approach significantly improved students' academic achievement, engagement, perceived competence, and interest. Although the approach had a positive effect on students' perceived challenge, the improvement was not statistically significant. Analysis of classroom behavior transition maps and interview data revealed that the EDMV-AR approach fostered greater learner autonomy and encouraged active learning behaviors within the AR-supported environment. This study theoretically conceptualizes an AR-based experiential learning design framework and provides empirical evidence of the EDMV-AR approach's potential effectiveness, offering valuable insights for the future design of science inquiry activities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":72681,"journal":{"name":"Computers in human behavior reports","volume":"19 ","pages":"Article 100756"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144679628","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Validation of the general attitudes towards Artificial Intelligence Scale in the Italian context and the role of trust 在意大利背景下对人工智能量表的一般态度的验证和信任的作用

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Computers in human behavior reports Pub Date : 2025-07-19 DOI: 10.1016/j.chbr.2025.100751

F. Sacco , F. Manzi , C. Di Dio , A. Schepman , P. Rodway , D. Massaro , A. Marchetti

{"title":"Validation of the general attitudes towards Artificial Intelligence Scale in the Italian context and the role of trust","authors":"F. Sacco , F. Manzi , C. Di Dio , A. Schepman , P. Rodway , D. Massaro , A. Marchetti","doi":"10.1016/j.chbr.2025.100751","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chbr.2025.100751","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Recent advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have profoundly impacted various sectors, including healthcare, education, and security, leading to a paradigm shift in the way in which society engages with technology. Considering the increasing integration of AI in these critical areas, it is important to understand people's attitudes towards this technology to understand their acceptance of AI. The present study aimed to validate the General Attitudes towards Artificial Intelligence Scale (GAAIS) in the Italian context. The study examined the psychometric properties of the scale and explored the relationship between interpersonal trust and attitudes towards AI. The GAAIS, previously validated in the UK and Turkey, was translated into Italian. The scale was administered to two independent samples of Italian adults (Study 1, N = 205; Study 2, N = 121). Participants varied in age, gender, and self-reported familiarity with AI, offering a culturally specific perspective on attitudes toward AI in the Italian context. The study also investigated potential factors that may influence AI attitudes, including demographic characteristics, computer usage, and knowledge about AI. The findings supported the hypothesized link between positive attitudes with younger male individuals, higher education levels and greater familiarity with AI. Data also showed that epistemic mistrust –i.e. the lack of confidence in the reliability of a source measured through the Epistemic Trust, Mistrust and Credulity Questionnaire (ETMCQ), correlated with skepticism, while epistemic trust –i.e. the willingness to accept information from others as reliable– was linked to forgiving attitudes towards AI drawbacks. These findings underscored the pivotal role that interpersonal trust and cultural context play in shaping public attitudes towards AI.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":72681,"journal":{"name":"Computers in human behavior reports","volume":"19 ","pages":"Article 100751"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144662085","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of the Malay version of the compulsive internet use scale 马来版本强迫性网络使用量表的跨文化适应和心理测量特性

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Computers in human behavior reports Pub Date : 2025-07-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.chbr.2025.100744

Ijeoma Miriam Okafor-Emeagha , Vimala Ramoo , Lee Wan Ling , Mary J. Marret , Chua Yan Piaw

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AI and adolescent Relationships: Bridging emotional intelligence and practical guidance 人工智能和青少年关系：连接情商和实用指导

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Computers in human behavior reports Pub Date : 2025-07-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.chbr.2025.100752

Tsameret Ricon

{"title":"AI and adolescent Relationships: Bridging emotional intelligence and practical guidance","authors":"Tsameret Ricon","doi":"10.1016/j.chbr.2025.100752","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chbr.2025.100752","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study comparatively explores how generative AI models respond to adolescents disclosing experiences of romantic and sexual violence. Using five hypothetical vignettes depicting coercive sexting, psychological abuse, sexual assault, image-based sexual abuse (IBSA), and digital control, we evaluated the responses of four leading AI models (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and LLaMA) in terms of emotional empathy, practical guidance, and ethical awareness. Each vignette was presented three times per model to examine consistency and variability. Prompts were standardized to adolescent disclosures and instructed the AI to respond.</div><div>A qualitative Thematic analysis was employed to examine the tone, content, and values of each response. ChatGPT and Claude consistently demonstrated stronger emotional resonance and contextual sensitivity. Gemini emphasized legal considerations but often used a detached tone. LLaMA responses were generally minimal and lacked both emotional and ethical attunement. These findings contribute empirically to the evolving discourse on AI in mental health and education by illustrating how specific model architectures align with or fall short of ethical, emotional, and developmental standards.</div><div>Anchored in Communication Privacy Management Theory and Relational Ethics, this study offers an applied ethical framework for assessing AI responsiveness to sensitive disclosures. While current models show potential, they require development in trauma-informed design and moral reasoning. The findings provide empirical insight for improving AI tools that engage with adolescents in emotionally charged and ethically complex digital contexts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":72681,"journal":{"name":"Computers in human behavior reports","volume":"19 ","pages":"Article 100752"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144670186","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The mediating role of short video viewing and other types of screen activities between parenting styles and children's personality traits 短视频观看及其他屏幕活动在父母教养方式与儿童人格特质之间的中介作用

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Computers in human behavior reports Pub Date : 2025-07-16 DOI: 10.1016/j.chbr.2025.100755

Zijian Zhao, Han Liu, Yichen Feng, Fang Chang, Bin Tang

{"title":"The mediating role of short video viewing and other types of screen activities between parenting styles and children's personality traits","authors":"Zijian Zhao, Han Liu, Yichen Feng, Fang Chang, Bin Tang","doi":"10.1016/j.chbr.2025.100755","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chbr.2025.100755","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study uses survey data from 4019 rural elementary school students and employs structural equation modeling to analyze the impact of parenting styles on children's personality traits and the mediating role of different types of screen activities, including learning-related activity (LS), traditional non-learning activity (TS), and short video viewing (SV). The findings indicate that more positive parenting styles are associated with higher levels of extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, openness, grit, and internal locus of control in children. LS is positively associated with agreeableness, conscientiousness, openness, grit, and internal control tendencies. TS and SV are negatively associated with positive parenting styles and positive personality traits including agreeableness, conscientiousness, grit, and positively associated with negative personality traits including neuroticism and external control tendencies. Bootstrap tests indicate that TS and SV partially mediate the relationship between parenting styles and personality traits. Furthermore, we find that SV is more harmful than TS to personality traits, and less likely to be affected by positive parenting style.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":72681,"journal":{"name":"Computers in human behavior reports","volume":"19 ","pages":"Article 100755"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144679627","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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