ABSTRACT Despite the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) in marketing, consumers often exhibit algorithm discounting—a tendency to evaluate AI‐generated recommendations less favorably than those from humans. Focusing on consumption goals, this study investigates how anthropomorphic AI agents (virtual assistants vs.
Jiayue Huang +4 more
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User acceptance of telerehabilitation in Germany: a structural equation modeling approach based on the UTAUT2 model. [PDF]
Stampa S, Razum O, Dockweiler C.
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ABSTRACT This study introduces the Paradox of Escapism, exploring how the act of escaping reality can evolve from a short‐term avoidance strategy to a mechanism for self‐regulation and enhanced life satisfaction. Employing five rigorous, multimethod investigations, including qualitative interviews and sentiment analysis (Study 1), Structural Equation ...
Thamiris Magalhães de Sousa +3 more
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Touch, temperature, and relief: a multilevel integrative model of hedonic regulation in massage and thermal therapies. [PDF]
Ruchkin V, Koposov RA.
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Conducting Luxury Research: Methodological Foundations and Standards
ABSTRACT The field of luxury research has grown rapidly in recent years, corresponding to the economic importance of the luxury industry. Despite this, the luxury field lacks established methodological foundations for rigorous luxury research. This is particularly problematic as a core tenet of luxury research is that luxury differs from other sectors ...
Jonas Holmqvist +3 more
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A hedonic perspective on exercise intentions: cross-sectional associations with intensity preference, tolerance, and passion. [PDF]
Rodrigues F +3 more
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The Physical, Emotional, and Autonomous Anthropomorphism of Service Chatbots
ABSTRACT Prior research on chatbot anthropomorphism has often treated it as a unidimensional construct, producing inconsistent findings regarding how human‐like design cues shape user responses. This study conceptualizes anthropomorphism as a multidimensional higher‐order perception comprising three distinct forms of anthropomorphic attribution ...
Yangjuan Hu, Fulya Acikgoz, Shubin Yu
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Effects of promotional and preventive framing strategies in AI generated content on neural responses and trust. [PDF]
Wang X, Alves RR, Hu Q, Chen H.
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How Personal Pronouns Shape Persuasion
ABSTRACT Communication often involves personal pronouns. Consumers, for example, frequently say “I love this restaurant” or “you'll enjoy those shoes.” How do first‐person (e.g., I) and second‐person (e.g., you) singular pronouns shape persuasion? Are communicators correct about which ones are more effective?
Wenyan Yin, Jonah Berger, Yanliu Huang
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Brain-wide activity mapping reveals the somatosensory cortex as a sex-specific regulator of hedonic feeding. [PDF]
Carter CA +5 more
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