C.J.H. Midden
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About
C.J.H. Midden is a distinguished researcher whose work sits at the intersection of human-robot interaction, persuasive technology, and environmental behavior. Based at the forefront of social robotics research, Midden has made significant contributions to understanding how robots influence human behavior and how humans, in turn, perceive and respond to robotic agents. Among Midden's most influential contributions is pioneering research into robots as persuasive agents for promoting sustainable behavior. A 2013 study exploring how social feedback from robots affects energy conservation behavior has garnered 112 citations, demonstrating the real-world relevance of this work. Equally impactful is Midden's methodological contribution to measuring anthropomorphism — the tendency to attribute human-like qualities to robots — with a Rasch-based measurement scale that has attracted 109 citations and helped standardize how researchers assess human-likeness in social robots. Midden has also examined the psychological dynamics of human-robot interaction, including how threatening or dominant robots trigger psychological reactance, particularly when their goals conflict with human intentions. Collectively, Midden's body of work has shaped both theoretical frameworks and practical applications in human-robot interaction, making it essential reading for students and researchers navigating this rapidly evolving field.
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- 4Introducing a rasch-type anthropomorphism scale25 citations · 2014