Can chatbot companions alleviate loneliness in autistic users? evaluating digital companions
Can chatbot companions alleviate loneliness in autistic users? evaluating digital companions
Anna Hollis,Phoebe E. McKenna-Plumley,Raluca Roman,Gary McKeown
2026 · DOI: 10.1007/s00146-026-02877-2
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TLDR
It is concluded that, although companion chatbots may function as temporary support for companionship, they must be developed in accordance with neurodivergence-affirming principles to effectively alleviate loneliness and avoid further isolation or dependence for autistic users.
