How Can Chatbots Comfort Humans? Exploring the Effects of Emoji and Identity Cues in Emotional Support
- 15 December 2025
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction
- Vol. 42 (16) , 1-17
Abstract
No abstract availableFunding Information
- General Research Fund, Research Grants Council, Hong Kong (9043252)
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