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{"title":"Advanced robot interfaces are unnecessary for effective psychological health interventions","authors":"Ivy S. Huang ,&nbsp;Johan F. Hoorn","doi":"10.1016/j.chbr.2026.100955","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chbr.2026.100955","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Depression is prevalent among young adults, many of whom encounter obstacles to accessing traditional interventions. This study investigated whether the modality of robotic delivery influences outcomes when administering identical psychological health intervention content. We compared three modalities, a text-based chatbot, an audio bot, and a video telepresence robot, each delivering the same imagery-enhanced interpretation bias modification (eiIBM) intervention. Forty-nine young adults with depressive symptoms (<em>M</em>_age = 22.71, <em>SD</em> = 3.30) were randomly assigned to one of the three robot conditions and completed six eiIBM sessions over two weeks. An additional control group (<em>n</em> = 18) received no intervention. User experience was assessed using the I-PEFiC framework, and measures of depression severity and interpretation biases were collected. All three robot modalities yielded comparable outcomes, with substantial reductions in depression symptoms (Hedges' <em>g</em> = 1.11–1.33) and approximately 40 % decreases in negative interpretation biases. Bayesian analyses focusing on the modality provided substantial evidence for the absence of differences between modalities regarding intervention outcomes (BF_incl &lt; 0.026). Notably, user experience emerged as a significant predictor of intervention efficacy: participants who reported positive user experiences exhibited markedly greater reductions in interpretation bias (Cohen's <em>d</em> &gt; 3.0) regardless of the robot modality. These findings suggest that, when intervention content is standardized, increasing the sensory richness of the delivery modality does not enhance intervention outcomes. For structured cognitive interventions such as eiIBM, the fidelity of content delivery and the quality of user experience are more critical determinants of effectiveness than the sensory richness.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":72681,"journal":{"name":"Computers in human behavior reports","volume":"21 ","pages":"Article 100955"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146076875","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluating a brief self-affirmation intervention to increase college students’ intentions to reduce internet use: A randomized controlled trial","authors":"Rui She ,&nbsp;Aobo Liu ,&nbsp;Haiyue Luo ,&nbsp;Lu Ma","doi":"10.1016/j.chbr.2026.100954","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chbr.2026.100954","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Internet overuse among youth is a significant health problem. Although self-affirmation interventions combined with health risk information have shown promise in addressing unhealthy behaviors, their application to problematic Internet use remains largely underexplored—particularly in Eastern and Chinese contexts where cultural factors may shape intervention effectiveness. This study is the first to evaluate the efficacy of a brief, digital self-affirmation intervention on message acceptance and behavioral intention to reduce Internet use among a large sample of Chinese college students, while exploring the moderating roles of demographics, risk status, and behavioral characteristics.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>354 college students were randomly assigned to an intervention group or a control group. Both groups received health risk information on Internet addiction and completed pre- and post-intervention assessments. Intervention efficacy and potential moderators were analyzed using generalized estimating equations and linear regression models.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The self-affirmation task did not significantly improve behavioral intention or message acceptance compared to the control task. However, both groups showed significant increases in behavioral intention from baseline (all <em>p</em> &lt; 0.01). Moderation analyses indicated a stronger intervention effect on behavioral intention among participants from higher-income families (B for three-way interaction: 0.76; <em>p</em> = 0.02). Beneficial effects of self-affirmation intervention on message acceptance were observed for individuals with high baseline risk perception (<em>β</em> for two-way interaction: 0.41; <em>p</em> = 0.03) and self-efficacy (<em>β</em>: 0.39; <em>p</em> = 0.04), but potential backfire effects were observed for those with low risk perception and self-efficacy.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>This study represents the first trial of a digital self-affirmation intervention targeting Internet use among Chinese youth, highlighting the potential influence of cultural context and individual characteristics. Notably, the behavioral outcome assessed was limited to intention to reduce Internet use, rather than actual behavior. Future research should investigate cross-cultural validation, incorporate multidimensional behavioral assessments, and explore the feasibility of large-scale implementation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":72681,"journal":{"name":"Computers in human behavior reports","volume":"21 ","pages":"Article 100954"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146172630","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Non-technical determinants of information security policy compliance: An integrated PMT-TPB model with psychological ownership, trust, and social influence","authors":"Mohammad Mulayh Alshammari,&nbsp;Yaser Hasan Al-Mamary","doi":"10.1016/j.chbr.2026.100947","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chbr.2026.100947","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Many assume personal attitudes are the main driver of information security policy (ISP) compliance, but this also rests on stewardship and norms inside organizations. With a focus on Saudi Arabia, a high power-distance, collectivist context, we integrate Protection Motivation Theory and the Theory of Planned Behavior with psychological ownership, trust in management, and social influence, we test a direct path from response efficacy to behavior. We surveyed 628 employees across Saudi organizations and analyzed the data with PLS-SEM (SmartPLS 4). Results show that intention is the strongest predictor of compliance behavior. Trust, psychological ownership, social influence, security awareness, and self-efficacy raise intention. Response efficacy, security awareness, and more weakly, perceived severity, shape attitude; perceived vulnerability does not. Response efficacy also increases compliance directly. Mediation tests indicate that intention carries most effects from stewardship, efficacy, awareness, and norms to behavior. These results fit a context where norms and stewardship weigh more than personal attitudes in forming intentions. The study offers theoretical and practical implications: build ownership and trust, leverage peer norms, as well as strengthen awareness and efficacy to raise compliance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":72681,"journal":{"name":"Computers in human behavior reports","volume":"21 ","pages":"Article 100947"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146076880","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Mindfulness meets OTT: Development and validation of Mindful OTT Content Consumption Scale (MOCCS)","authors":"Dinesh Chhabra,&nbsp;Samia Naved,&nbsp;Simarjeet Kaur Ajji,&nbsp;Tushya Sachan,&nbsp;Gursheel Kaur","doi":"10.1016/j.chbr.2026.100951","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chbr.2026.100951","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital media, Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms have emerged as a primary source of entertainment for millions worldwide. While these platforms provide unprecedented access to diverse and plentiful content, they also present potential risks for physical and mental well-being when consumed mindlessly. Thus, the present study aims to develop a Mindful OTT Content Consumption Scale to assess the degree of mindfulness in content consumption on OTT platforms. Study 1 consisted of 325 participants (mean age: 21.61 years; females 72.6 %), and Study 2 included 234 (mean age: 21.48 years; females = 79.9 %). An exploratory factor analysis yielded a four-factor structure (17 items). A confirmatory factor analysis further confirmed these four factors of the scale (CFI = 0.90, RMSEA = 0.06, SRMR = 0.05, GFI = 0.99). Cronbach's alpha, McDonald's omega, and Guttman split-half coefficients were 0.87, 0.86, and 0.84, respectively, indicating excellent internal consistency. Content validity and face validity indices were computed, and the scale had satisfactory convergent and discriminant validity, measured through Average Variance Extracted (AVE), Composite Reliability (CR), the Fornell-Larcker criterion, and Heterotrait-Monotrait (HTMT) ratios. This research extends Langer's socio-cognitive mindfulness framework into an emergent domain of digital-media engagement. The scale holds potential for practical applications in media psychology research, digital well-being interventions, as well as increasing awareness about media consumption, aiding conscious decision-making, and reflective attitude formation. It can also be used to guide OTT platform interfaces and develop content that encourages more mindful engagement, potentially leading to a more enriching viewing experience.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":72681,"journal":{"name":"Computers in human behavior reports","volume":"21 ","pages":"Article 100951"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146172627","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Information shapes decisions: The access and use of decision support","authors":"Yoav Ben Yaakov ,&nbsp;Yuval Bitan ,&nbsp;Joachim Meyer","doi":"10.1016/j.chbr.2026.100949","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chbr.2026.100949","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The decision to access and use Decision Support (DS) is complex, influenced not only by the system’s properties, such as cost and accuracy, but also by users’ evolving perceptions of its utility. While earlier research has explored the decision to use DS, few studies have investigated how users’ past interactions with DS influence their future access decisions. This study addresses this gap by examining the dynamic relationship between DS use and subsequent access behavior. We employed Signal Detection Theory (SDT) to model human binary classification decisions under uncertainty, including the theoretically optimal strategy, defined as the normative behavior that maximizes expected utility, for accessing decision support (DS). In an experiment involving 140 participants, each participant decided whether to access DS to obtain binary information about a simulated patient’s condition and determined whether the patient required an intervention. Results showed that using DS improved decision efficiency by reducing classification time and enhancing decision accuracy. However, participants did not always utilize DS optimally, achieving lower performance than predicted by the normative model. Participants’ access decisions were influenced by their prior experiences with the DS. Greater performance improvement was associated with a higher likelihood of repurchasing the DS. Thus, the discretionary use of DS is shaped not only by normative reasoning but also by experience-driven decision strategies. Our study demonstrates how decisions to access algorithmic decision support evolve, underscoring the need to consider these dynamics when designing and deploying decision aids in real-world contexts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":72681,"journal":{"name":"Computers in human behavior reports","volume":"21 ","pages":"Article 100949"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146172713","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The impact of person-organization ethics fit on ethical performance of autonomous vehicles","authors":"Qiunan Zhang ,&nbsp;Mark L. Gillenson ,&nbsp;Xihui Paul Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.chbr.2026.100953","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chbr.2026.100953","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The autonomous vehicles (AVs) operate in a challenging environment and must uphold ethical principles. As a result, ensuring strong ethical performance, defined as adherence to prescribed ethics requirements, is essential for AV development. Designers, developers, and testers play critical roles in this process and largely determine the ethical performance of AVs. However, members of such AV development teams may hold different ethical views or differ in their level of agreement with the ethics requirements for AVs. The correspondence between the ethics of individuals in development and ethics requirements for AVs can be regarded as person-organization (P-O) ethics fit. This study investigates the following research question: How does the person-organization (P-O) ethics fit influence the ethical performance of AVs? Based on a comprehensive literature review and relevant theoretical frameworks, we developed a research model and proposed ten hypotheses. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was applied to test the proposed model and hypotheses. The results showed that P-O ethics fit positively influences the ethical performance of AVs through work-related attitudes, motivation, and organizational citizenship behaviors. Finally, the limitations, theoretical contributions, and practical implications of this study were discussed, along with directions for future research.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":72681,"journal":{"name":"Computers in human behavior reports","volume":"21 ","pages":"Article 100953"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146172715","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Realistic human-like avatar embodiment diminishes outcomes in digital emotion regulation interventions","authors":"Eva Naumann","doi":"10.1016/j.chbr.2026.100952","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chbr.2026.100952","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Digital mental health prevention and therapy programs are increasingly integrating embodied conversational agents and avatars to improve user interaction and psychological well-being. However, the effects of human-like avatar embodiment remain underexplored, particularly in digital interventions targeting emotion regulation, a critical transdiagnostic factor of various mental health conditions. Thus, the current study investigates the impact of avatar realism in a brief online emotion regulation intervention.</div><div>In a between-subjects online experiment, 211 participants completed a single-session digital emotion regulation intervention, featuring psychoeducational content and practical exercises, facilitated by an embodied conversational avatar. Participants were randomly assigned to one of four conditions: realistic humanoid avatar, abstract humanoid avatar, robot avatar, or a control condition using audio waveform animations. Emotional ratings, satisfaction with the intervention, avatar user experience, self-disclosure levels, and open-ended feedback were assessed through self-report.</div><div>Positive emotions increased across all conditions, except for the realistic avatar group during a gratitude exercise. Results further revealed a significant main effect of condition on intervention satisfaction, with the realistic humanoid avatar receiving lower ratings than the other conditions. Interactions with the realistic avatar were rated as significantly more anxiety-inducing and less pleasant. Additionally, participants in the realistic humanoid avatar condition reported significantly lower levels of self-disclosure compared to the other conditions.</div><div>These findings suggest that realistic humanoid avatars may induce discomfort in emotion regulation interventions, potentially reducing their effectiveness. The results are discussed considering the uncanny valley and perceptual mismatch hypotheses, highlighting the need for careful multimodal avatar design in digital mental health interventions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":72681,"journal":{"name":"Computers in human behavior reports","volume":"21 ","pages":"Article 100952"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146172717","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"SpreadPy: A Python tool for modelling spreading activation and superdiffusion in cognitive multiplex networks","authors":"Salvatore Citraro ,&nbsp;Edith Haim ,&nbsp;Alessandra Carini ,&nbsp;Cynthia S.Q. Siew ,&nbsp;Giulio Rossetti ,&nbsp;Massimo Stella","doi":"10.1016/j.chbr.2026.100940","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chbr.2026.100940","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>We introduce SpreadPy as a Python library for simulating spreading activation in cognitive single-layer and multiplex networks. Our tool enables systematic testing of structure–function relationships in cognition by comparing simulated activation dynamics outcomes with established theories in knowledge modelling. We demonstrate the library’s utility through three case studies: (1) Spreading activation on associative knowledge networks distinguishes students with high versus low math anxiety, revealing anxiety-related structural differences in conceptual organization; (2) Activation trajectories in a creativity task vary with task difficulty, revealing how cognitive load modulates lexical access; (3) In individuals with aphasia, simulated activation patterns on lexical networks correlate with empirical error types (semantic vs. phonological) during picture-naming tasks, linking network structure to clinical impairments. SpreadPy’s flexible framework allows researchers to model these processes using empirically derived or theoretical networks, providing mechanistic insights into individual differences and cognitive impairments. The library is openly available, supporting reproducible research in psychology, neuroscience, and education research.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":72681,"journal":{"name":"Computers in human behavior reports","volume":"21 ","pages":"Article 100940"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146172714","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"User experience (UX) meets bureaucracy: Lessons from a government intranet prototype","authors":"Scott Pelham,&nbsp;Jo Jung,&nbsp;Christopher Kueh","doi":"10.1016/j.chbr.2026.100946","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chbr.2026.100946","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Implementing user experience (UX) methodologies within government settings is both possible and powerful – but fraught with systemic and cultural complexities. This report presents insights from the redesign of a government intranet for a prominent Australian emergency services organisation, using a human-centred design approach grounded in the Double Diamond framework. The research reveals a series of challenges: bureaucracy, opinion bias, overwhelming content volume with minimal organisational value, a governance paradox where design rules are desired but selectively applied, a disconnect in engagement from key stakeholders, and the impact of a design by committee approach. While these challenges were significant, they did not hinder progress; rather, they paved the way for valuable opportunities for UX practitioners. The study demonstrated UX methods can be used to enhance organisational self-awareness, governance can be restructured to support – not hinder – usability, and sustained stakeholder engagement can be achievable with the right methods and framing. The findings also highlight a broader lesson: although government environments often present greater resistance to change, user experience practices can serve as powerful catalysts when thoughtfully aligned with institutional constraints.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":72681,"journal":{"name":"Computers in human behavior reports","volume":"21 ","pages":"Article 100946"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146076879","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Walking experience in real and virtual environments: A comparative study","authors":"Marzieh Ghanbari ,&nbsp;Martin Dijst ,&nbsp;Reza Aghanejad ,&nbsp;Sébastien Claramunt ,&nbsp;Camille Perchoux","doi":"10.1016/j.chbr.2026.100950","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chbr.2026.100950","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Virtual reality (VR) offers new opportunities to promote active behaviors by enhancing engagement and allowing controlled modifications of urban environments. This study investigates whether virtual environments (VEs) can evoke affective responses comparable with real environments (REs), both psychologically and physiologically, by using an immersive VE combined with a walking simulator that replicates walking motion. Forty-nine healthy adults, Luxembourg residents or cross-border commuters, aged 18–65, including students, university staff, and the general public, walked two contrasting street segments, walking-friendly and car-friendly, in both RE and VE in a crossover design. Affective responses were assessed through questions on aesthetics, safety, enjoyment, comfort, relaxation, momentary stress, and real-time physiological data collected using E4 wristband.</div><div>Significant differences emerged between the RE and VE across all affective measurements, except for nonspecific skin conductance responses, with the RE consistently eliciting more positive affective responses. Nevertheless, similar affective trends were observed in both the RE and VE across the two segments. Moreover, environmental characteristics significantly influenced affective responses in both the RE and VE, with the walking-friendly segment yielding more positive affective ratings than the car-friendly one. The interactions between environment type (RE vs. VE) and segment type (car-friendly vs. walking-friendly) were not significant for most measurements, indicating that the effect of environment type on affective responses remained consistent across segments. These findings emphasize that VEs can mimic the overall patterns of affective responses observed in REs. This research highlights VR's potential in planning healthier cities, offering insights into its benefits and limitations for future research.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":72681,"journal":{"name":"Computers in human behavior reports","volume":"21 ","pages":"Article 100950"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146076874","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}