Who Do We Trust? Attachment, Anthropomorphism, and Age in Human–AI Relations
Ahana Gandhi (ahana.gandhi@gmail.com)
This study examined age-related differences in attachment styles, anthropomorphism, and trust in artificial intelligence. The primary aim was to examine emotional bonds and perceptions of AI systems change among adults at different developmental levels. A total of 92 participants aged 16 to 57 completed an online survey assessing attachment patterns, anthropomorphic perceptions, and trust in AI. Results indicated that younger adults demonstrated significantly higher levels of preoccupied (anxiou