Therapeutic Potential of Social Chatbots in Alleviating Loneliness and Social Anxiety: Quasi-Experimental Mixed Methods Study
Journal of medical Internet research, 2025
L3of 5
- Design
- Quasi-experimental
- Risk of bias
- Some concerns
- Sample
- Not reported
- AI type
- Companion / social AI apps
- Outcomes
- Loneliness, Mood
Authors' conclusion
“Social chatbots may have the potential to mitigate feelings of loneliness and social anxiety, indicating their possible utility as complementary resources in mental health interventions. User insights emphasize the importance of empathy, accessibility, and structured conversations in achieving therapeutic goals.”Quoted verbatim from the abstract.
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