AI Technology panic-is AI Dependence Bad for Mental Health? A Cross-Lagged Panel Model and the Mediating Roles of Motivations for AI Use Among Adolescents.

Shunsen Huang Xiaoxiong LaiLi KeYajun LiHuanlei WangXinmei ZhaoXinran DaiYun Wang

Published in: Psychology research and behavior management (2024)

Excessive panic about AI dependence is currently unnecessary, and AI has promising applications in alleviating emotional problems in adolescents. Innovation in AI is rapid, and more research is needed to confirm and evaluate the impact of AI use on adolescents' mental health and the implications and future directions are discussed.

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artificial intelligence
mental health
young adults
machine learning
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deep learning
mental illness
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