The role of AI companions in supporting adaptive emotion regulation among university students with social anxiety
Discover mental health, 2026
L5of 5
- Design
- Qualitative
- Risk of bias
- Some concerns
- Sample
- n = 20
- AI type
- Companion / social AI apps
- Outcomes
- Mood
Authors' conclusion
“The study highlights both the promise and limitations of AI companions in supporting adaptive emotion regulation among socially anxious students. A multi-stakeholder effort involving psychologists, educators, and AI developers is recommended to optimize the use of AI companions for mental health support in university settings.”Quoted verbatim from the abstract.
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Read the paper →DOI 10.1007/s44192-026-00387-7Related
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