Behavioral Plasticity in Advanced Technology Adoption: A Cognitive Dissonance Analysis

• DOI: 10.20944/preprints202411.2282.v1
• Publication Date: 2024-11-29T01:25:47Z
• Authors: Sahar Jahanikia; Ritika Appanagari; Isha Singh; Arya Sule; Sumeng Zhang

This study uses a novel approach to investigate cognitive dissonance, focusing on the discrepancy between consumer belief and action in response innovative technological product designs that have emerged recent years. The was designed measure participants’ behavioral plasticity as they were asked evaluate degree which are comfortable with various AI-based technologies. Participants presented paired statements, each reflecting opposing values relation different categories of technology, including autonomous vehicles, video game design, smart home technologies, use AI healthcare. A 'dissonance score' calculated based absolute difference these ratings, providing quantitative internal conflict experienced by participants. Findings indicate adolescents males more likely experience suggesting groups make significant efforts reconcile their beliefs practices face conflicting ideas. For adolescents, this may be linked thinking patterns still developing, making it harder for them new technology existing standards. These results emphasize importance trust transparency systems. By feel accessible ethically based, companies can help reduce mental health some users. Furthermore, highlights developing tools meet standards ensure an inclusive innovation. Further research is needed understand better how cultural, social, educational factors influence dissonance use. delving deeper into nuances, future develop solutions push boundaries innovation meaningful connections people who them. Ultimately, sheds light create technologies less intimidating accessible, thereby consistency among wide variety