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Exploring the mechanism of sustained consumer trust in AI chatbots after service failures: a perspective based on attribution and CASA theories

Computer Science

Exploring the mechanism of sustained consumer trust in AI chatbots after service failures: a perspective based on attribution and CASA theories

C. Gu, Y. Zhang, et al.

This research, conducted by Chenyu Gu, Yu Zhang, and Linhao Zeng, unveils critical insights into maintaining consumer trust in AI chatbots after service failures. It integrates CASA theory with attribution theory, revealing how human-like qualities in chatbots can enhance trust, even in the face of failures. Don't miss out on these key findings for AI chatbot development!

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Abstract
This study investigates how to maintain consumer trust in AI chatbots after service failures. Integrating Computers as Social Actors (CASA) theory with attribution theory, a model is constructed and empirically tested using 462 survey responses. Results show that CASA factors (anthropomorphic characteristics, empathy, interaction quality) enhance trust after failures, mediated by attribution styles. AI anxiety negatively impacts trust and moderates the effect of internal attributions on sustained trust. Findings provide insights for AI chatbot development.
Publisher
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
Published On
Oct 22, 2024
Authors
Chenyu Gu, Yu Zhang, Linhao Zeng
Tags
consumer trust
AI chatbots
service failures
CASA theory
attribution theory
AI anxiety
interaction quality
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