Marita Skjuve
Biographic Data
| ID | 240581 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Marita Skjuve |
| GIVEN NAMES | Marita |
| FAMILY NAME | Skjuve |
| SIGNATURE | SKJUVE M |
| AFFILIATIONS | SINTEF |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1316-9951 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 52 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 8 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Beyond Utility
Human-AI relationships are increasingly marked by emotional depth, intimacy, and social expectations. While interpersonal conflicts are common in human-human relationships, they remain underexplored in human-AI contexts. Drawing on the social penetration theory, this paper examines conflicts between humans and social AIs such as Replika, Character.ai, and ChatGPT. We conducted a questionnaire study with 94 participants in close, friendship-like, …
AI aversion? Effects of author disclosure on young people’s perceptions of mental health advice
The increasing use of large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, is already impacting how young people seek mental health support online. However, AI aversion, the reluctance or resistance individuals feel toward AI, may influence individuals’ perceptions and willingness to engage with LLM-generated advice. In this mixed-method study, we investigated how 440 young people (aged 17–21) perceived mental health advice from ChatGPT compared with t…
Understanding model power in social AI
Given the widespread integration of Social AI like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, and MyAI, in personal and professional contexts, it is crucial to understand their effects on information and knowledge processing, and individual autonomy. This paper builds on Bråten’s concept of model power, applying it to Social AI to offer a new perspective on the interaction dynamics between humans and AI. By reviewing recent user studies, we examine whether and ho…
Why do people use ChatGPT? Exploring user motivations for generative conversational AI
Generative conversational artificial intelligence (AI), such as ChatGPT, has attracted substantial attention since November 2022. The advent of this technology showcases the vast potential of such AI for generating and processing text and raises compelling questions regarding its potential usage. To obtain the requisite knowledge of users’ motivations in adopting this technology, we surveyed early adopters of ChatGPT (n = 197). Analysis of free t…
A longitudinal study of human–chatbot relationships
Social chatbots have become more advanced, paving the way for human–chatbot relationships (HCRs). Although this phenomenon has already received some research attention, the results have been contradictory, and there is uncertainty regarding how to understand HCR formation. To provide the needed knowledge on this phenomenon, we conducted a qualitative longitudinal study. We interviewed 25 participants over a 12-week period to understand how their …
My AI Friend
Use of conversational artificial intelligence (AI), such as humanlike social chatbots, is increasing. While a growing number of people is expected to engage in intimate relationships with social chatbots, theories and knowledge of human–AI friendship remain limited. As friendships with AI may alter our understanding of friendship itself, this study aims to explore the meaning of human–AI friendship through a developed conceptual framework. We con…
My Chatbot Companion - a Study of Human-Chatbot Relationships
There has been a recent surge of interest in social chatbots, and human-chatbot relationships (HCRs) are becoming more prevalent, but little knowledge exists on how HCRs develop and may impact the broader social context of the users. Guided by Social Penetration Theory, we interviewed 18 participants, all of whom had developed a friendship with a social chatbot named Replika, to understand the HCR development process. We find that at the outset, …
The use of virtual meetings and a project platform bring researchers and clinicians together in Knowledge Translation (KT)
Purpose: The Regional Center for Knowledge Translation (RKR) in Health Region of South Eastern Norway created and implemented a knowledge translation (KT) project that consists of synthesizing and adapting literature for use in the health region. To facilitate a geographically diverse collaboration among clinicians, scientists and educators, we implemented the use of virtual meetings, an online learning management system, and an online project pl…
My Chatbot Companion - a Study of Human-Chatbot Relationships
There has been a recent surge of interest in social chatbots, and human-chatbot relationships (HCRs) are becoming more prevalent, but little knowledge exists on how HCRs develop and may impact the broader social context of the users. Guided by Social Penetration Theory, we interviewed 18 participants, all of whom had developed a friendship with a social chatbot named Replika, to understand the HCR development process. We find that at the outset, …
The use of virtual meetings and a project platform bring researchers and clinicians together in Knowledge Translation (KT)
Purpose: The Regional Center for Knowledge Translation (RKR) in Health Region of South Eastern Norway created and implemented a knowledge translation (KT) project that consists of synthesizing and adapting literature for use in the health region. To facilitate a geographically diverse collaboration among clinicians, scientists and educators, we implemented the use of virtual meetings, an online learning management system, and an online project pl…
My Chatbot Companion - a Study of Human-Chatbot Relationships
There has been a recent surge of interest in social chatbots, and human-chatbot relationships (HCRs) are becoming more prevalent, but little knowledge exists on how HCRs develop and may impact the broader social context of the users. Guided by Social Penetration Theory, we interviewed 18 participants, all of whom had developed a friendship with a social chatbot named Replika, to understand the HCR development process. We find that at the outset, …
A longitudinal study of human–chatbot relationships
Social chatbots have become more advanced, paving the way for human–chatbot relationships (HCRs). Although this phenomenon has already received some research attention, the results have been contradictory, and there is uncertainty regarding how to understand HCR formation. To provide the needed knowledge on this phenomenon, we conducted a qualitative longitudinal study. We interviewed 25 participants over a 12-week period to understand how their …
My AI Friend
Use of conversational artificial intelligence (AI), such as humanlike social chatbots, is increasing. While a growing number of people is expected to engage in intimate relationships with social chatbots, theories and knowledge of human–AI friendship remain limited. As friendships with AI may alter our understanding of friendship itself, this study aims to explore the meaning of human–AI friendship through a developed conceptual framework. We con…
Why do people use ChatGPT? Exploring user motivations for generative conversational AI
Generative conversational artificial intelligence (AI), such as ChatGPT, has attracted substantial attention since November 2022. The advent of this technology showcases the vast potential of such AI for generating and processing text and raises compelling questions regarding its potential usage. To obtain the requisite knowledge of users’ motivations in adopting this technology, we surveyed early adopters of ChatGPT (n = 197). Analysis of free t…
Understanding model power in social AI
Given the widespread integration of Social AI like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, and MyAI, in personal and professional contexts, it is crucial to understand their effects on information and knowledge processing, and individual autonomy. This paper builds on Bråten’s concept of model power, applying it to Social AI to offer a new perspective on the interaction dynamics between humans and AI. By reviewing recent user studies, we examine whether and ho…
Beyond Utility
Human-AI relationships are increasingly marked by emotional depth, intimacy, and social expectations. While interpersonal conflicts are common in human-human relationships, they remain underexplored in human-AI contexts. Drawing on the social penetration theory, this paper examines conflicts between humans and social AIs such as Replika, Character.ai, and ChatGPT. We conducted a questionnaire study with 94 participants in close, friendship-like, …
AI aversion? Effects of author disclosure on young people’s perceptions of mental health advice
The increasing use of large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, is already impacting how young people seek mental health support online. However, AI aversion, the reluctance or resistance individuals feel toward AI, may influence individuals’ perceptions and willingness to engage with LLM-generated advice. In this mixed-method study, we investigated how 440 young people (aged 17–21) perceived mental health advice from ChatGPT compared with t…
Computer Science (5 works) · Digital Mental Health Interventions (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · AI in Service Interactions (3 works) · Chatbot (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · World Wide Web (3 works) · Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education (2 works) · Ethics and Social Impacts of AI (2 works) · Interpersonal relationship (2 works)