Experimental Operationalizations of Anthropomorphism in HCI Contexts: A Scoping Review

• Published in: Communication reports (Pullman, Wash.) Vol. 35; no. 3; pp. 173 - 189
• Main Author: Frazer, Rebecca
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Salt Lake City Routledge 02.09.2022; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Anthropomorphism; experiments; human-computer interaction; technology

Anthropomorphism of computerized agents, avatars, and technologies has been the focus of a large body of research in human-computer interaction (HCI). Yet, operational definitions of anthropomorphism vary greatly, creating the potential for error when broad theoretical conclusions are drawn from ope...