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Carebot: Effects of anthropomorphism and language from a healthcare robot
Author Info
Brewer, Jennifer Jasmine
ORCID® Identifier
http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6939-9695
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http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1468866588
Abstract Details
Year and Degree
2016, Master of Arts, Ohio State University, Communication.
Abstract
This study explored the effects of anthropomorphism and language use by a social robotic entity. Specifically, this study examined the evaluative results of higher or lower levels of anthropomorphism and the use of individualistic “I” or collectivist “we” pronoun use, from a robotic healthcare aide. An online survey was conducted using static images and experimental vignettes to elicit assessments of the robots likeability, and the participant’s willingness to interact with the robot. This study found no significant main or interaction effects of anthropomorphism or pronoun use. Familiarity with common speaking agents and existing robots was found to influence the participant’s willingness to interact with the robot. Implications of the influence of prior exposure are discussed.
Committee
Roselyn Lee-Won, PhD (Advisor)
David DeAndrea, PhD (Committee Member)
Pages
53 p.
Subject Headings
Communication
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Robots
Keywords
Anthropomorphism
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Pronouns
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Robots
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Healthcare
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Brewer, J. J. (2016).
Carebot: Effects of anthropomorphism and language from a healthcare robot
[Master's thesis, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1468866588
APA Style (7th edition)
Brewer, Jennifer.
Carebot: Effects of anthropomorphism and language from a healthcare robot .
2016. Ohio State University, Master's thesis.
OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center
, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1468866588.
MLA Style (8th edition)
Brewer, Jennifer. "Carebot: Effects of anthropomorphism and language from a healthcare robot ." Master's thesis, Ohio State University, 2016. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1468866588
Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)
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