Empowering individuals to adopt artificial intelligence for health information seeking: A latent profile analysis among users in Hong Kong.

Journal: Social science & medicine (1982)
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Abstract

RATIONALES: Using AI for health information seeking is a novel behavior, and as such, developing effective communication strategies to optimize AI adoption in this area presents challenges. To lay the groundwork, research is needed to map out users' behavioral underpinnings regarding AI use, as understanding users' needs, concerns and perspectives could inform the design of targeted and effective communication strategies in this context.

Authors

  • Jingyuan Shi
    Department of Interactive Media, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China.
  • Xiaoyu Xia
    School of Communication, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China.
  • Huijun Zhuang
    School of Communication, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China.
  • Zixi Li
    School of Communication, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China. Electronic address: 23482184@life.hkbu.edu.hk.
  • Kun Xu
    Department of Hygienic Inspection, School of Public Health, Jilin University 1163 Xinmin Street Changchun 130021 Jilin China songxiuling@jlu.edu.cn li_juan@jlu.edu.cn jinmh@jlu.edu.cn +86 43185619441.