Connect With Me. Exploring Influencing Factors in a Human-Technology Relationship Based on Regular Chatbot Use.

Companion technologies, such as social robots and conversational chatbots, take increasing responsibility for daily tasks and support our physical and mental health. Especially in the domain of healthcare, where technologies are often applied for long-term use, our experience with and relationship to such technologies become ever more relevant. Based on a 2-week interaction period with a conversational chatbot, our study ( = 58) explores the relationship between humans and technology.