Anthropomorphism: Research Area — Prolific Citations Library

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Papers (2 of 2)

Artificial minds and real beliefs: Perceiving mental states in AI

Authors: O Jacobs

Year: 2025

Published in: 2025 - open.library.ubc.ca

Institution: University of British Columbia

Research Area: Mind Perception in Human-AI Interaction, Anthropomorphism, Psychology

Discipline: Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) in AI

This is a University of British Columbia doctoral thesis that investigates how people perceive and attribute mental states (beliefs, intentions, minds) to artificial intelligence systems — exploring the psychological and conceptual underpinnings of mind perception in human–AI interaction.
Perceived algorithmic fairness: An empirical study of transparency and anthropomorphism in algorithmic recruiting

Authors: J Ochmann, L Michels, V Tiefenbeck

Year: 2024

Published in: Information Systems ..., 2024 - Wiley Online Library

Institution: University of St. Gallen, Technische Universität München, ETH Zürich

Research Area: Algorithmic Fairness in Recruiting, Human-Algorithm Interaction, Transparency, Anthropomorphism.

Discipline: Information Systems

The study explores how transparency and anthropomorphism influence applicants' perceptions of algorithmic fairness in recruiting, revealing justice dimensions that shape these perceptions.

Methods: An online application scenario with eight experimental groups analyzing fairness perceptions using a stimulus-organism-response framework and organizational justice theory.

Key Findings: Perceptions of algorithmic fairness based on justice dimensions (procedural, distributive, interpersonal, and informational justice) and the impact of transparency and anthropomorphism interventions.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/isj.12482

Citations: 65

Sample Size: 801