Perceived warmth and perceived competence partially mediate the negative association between GenAI use and interpersonal trust¶
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q2 i? GenAI use negatively predicts perceived warmth and competence, which positively predict trust; both indirect effects are significant. → Zhang Zhen 2026
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Zhang Zhen 2026¶
Zhang Zhen, Geng Jiaying, Qi Chunhui. (2026). Observer Perceptions of GenAI Use and Interpersonal Trust: The Roles of Warmth, Competence, and AI Literacy. Behavioral Sciences. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs16071221
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Bias-corrected percentile bootstrap mediation (PROCESS Model 4, 5000 samples) in the N = 406 survey; both confidence intervals excluded zero, confirming "the mediating effect of perceived warmth was significant" and that of competence likewise. The direct effect remained significant, indicating partial mediation.
"the mediating effect of perceived warmth was significant, with an indirect effect value of −0.05, 95% CI [−0.11, −0.01]. The mediating effect of perceived competence was also significant, with an indirect effect value of −0.04, 95% CI [−0.08, −0.004]."
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Perceived warmth and perceived competence partially mediate the negative association between GenAI use and interpersonal trust |
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Perceived warmth and perceived competence partially mediate the negative association between GenAI use and interpersonal trust |
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