[HTML][HTML] AI anthropomorphism and its effect on users' self-congruence and self–AI integration: A theoretical framework and research agenda

A Alabed, A Javornik, D Gregory-Smith - Technological Forecasting and …, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper examines how users of anthropomorphised artificially intelligent (AI) agents,
which possess capabilities to mimic humanlike behaviour, relate psychologically to such …

How does the tourism and hospitality industry use artificial intelligence? A review of empirical studies and future research agenda

MB Saydam, HE Arici, MA Koseoglu - Journal of Hospitality …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
In response to the increased interest in artificial intelligence (AI) and service robotics within
tourism and hospitality (T&H) research, the current study examined 123 articles thematically …

[HTML][HTML] The role of the human-robot interaction in consumers' acceptance of humanoid retail service robots

CS Song, YK Kim - Journal of Business Research, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract The Retail Service Robot (RSR) is a humanoid robot that uses AI service
automation to provide customized shop** assistance. Based upon Computers-Are-Social …

How do virtual streamers affect purchase intention in the live streaming context? A presence perspective

W Gao, N Jiang, Q Guo - Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, 2023 - Elsevier
The rise of live streaming commerce has attracted attention from scholars and practitioners
as a new opportunity to reach consumers. However, few studies have focused on the role of …

Intention to use analytical artificial intelligence (AI) in services–the effect of technology readiness and awareness

C Flavián, A Pérez-Rueda, D Belanche… - Journal of Service …, 2022 - emerald.com
Purpose The automation of services is rapidly growing, led by sectors such as banking and
financial investment. The growing number of investments managed by artificial intelligence …

Service robots, agency and embarrassing service encounters

V Pitardi, J Wirtz, S Paluch, WH Kunz - Journal of service …, 2022 - emerald.com
Purpose Extant research mainly focused on potentially negative customer responses to
service robots. In contrast, this study is one of the first to explore a service context where …

Emotional expression by artificial intelligence chatbots to improve customer satisfaction: Underlying mechanism and boundary conditions

J Zhang, Q Chen, J Lu, X Wang, L Liu, Y Feng - Tourism Management, 2024 - Elsevier
Artificial intelligence chatbots have invaded the tourism industry owing to their low cost and
high efficiency. However, the influence of emotional expressions of chatbots on service …

[HTML][HTML] Stereoty** human-like virtual influencers in retailing: Does warmth prevail over competence?

K El Hedhli, H Zourrig, A Al Khateeb… - Journal of Retailing and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Building upon the Stereotype Content Model (SCM), the current research provides
insights into how virtual influencers (VIs) influence consumer responses. More specifically, it …

How smart should a service robot be?

J Schepers, D Belanche, LV Casaló… - Journal of Service …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Service robots are taking over the frontline. They can possess three types of artificial
intelligence (AI): mechanical, thinking, and feeling AI. Although these intelligences …

Artificial intelligence in marketing: A meta‐analytic review

P Mehta, C Jebarajakirthy, HI Maseeh… - Psychology & …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
This study synthesizes the artificial intelligence literature into a Meta‐analytic framework
based on the theory of reasoned action and the unified theory of acceptance and use of …