Loneliness as a Barrier, Recognition as a Key to Intention to Use Generative AI? : A Self-Determination Theory-Based Mixed-Methods Study of Active Seniors

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This research aims to understand how loneliness affects the intention to use generative AI among active seniors through psychological mechanisms.
Mixed-methods approach including surveys (N=408) and in-depth interviews (N=20)
Structural equation modeling for mediation analysis
Framework based on self-determination theory and healthy aging paradigm.
Loneliness did not have a direct effect on usage intentions but negatively correlated through relational expectations and positively through negative emotional expectations.
Satisfaction of psychological needs (autonomy and relatedness) was significant in relation to loneliness via active aging, while competence did not show indirect effects.
Participants expressing strong loneliness viewed AI as a psychological burden, which could change when relational resource needs were also met.

Mixed-methods study explores loneliness's impact on generative AI usage intentions in seniors, suggesting emotional barriers.

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Cha et al. (2026) studied this question.

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