When robots are used as part of meaningful play, for example to enhance wellbeing, they
can be considered “serious toys”. Our study examines the potential of robotic pet toys …

The marketing practice involved with virtual idols became popular, leading to the emergence
of virtual idol marketing. However, there is a lack of scientific understanding of this emerging …

Artificial intelligence (AI) applications influence human growth and development across the
lifespan. This article provides a conceptual model that shows significant AI applications and …

Smartphones have evolved to be among the most important objects in peoples' daily lives.
However, little knowledge exists on users' relationships with smartphones. This study …

With the advancement of artificial intelligence technology, generative AI chatbots (GAIC)
such as ChatGPT, are integrating into various aspects of society and quietly changing …

Integrating generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT into education has
reshaped academic practices, offering students innovative ways to engage with learning …

Zusammenfassung Dieser Beitrag der Zeitschrift Gruppe. Interaktion. Organisation.(GIO)
beschreibt unterschiedliche emotionale Reaktionen älterer Personen auf in verschiedenen …

The COVID-19 pandemic caused worldwide anxiety. Pet ownership has been known to
mitigate anxiety, and therefore, this study seeks to determine whether pet ownership …

English In therapeutic settings, shame, lack of information and heteronormative concepts
often hinder an open and informed discussion of topics such as romance, sexuality …

The increase of PTDS in service members (SMs) because of war wounds negatively
impacted military families. The general problem addressed in this study was the increase in …