Matthew R. Leitao, PhD, MPP

Behavioral Scientist | Human-AI Interaction | AI Trust & Decision-Making

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Artificial Intelligence, Humanization, and Health Beliefs


M.R.Leitao

Dissertation, 2024, p. 138

Smartphones Undermine Social Connectedness More in Men Than Women: A Mini Mega-Analysis


M. R. Leitao, J. D. E. Proulx, K. Kushlev

Technology, Mind, and Behavior, vol. 5(1: Spring 2024), 2024


The Effects of Smartphones on Well-Being: Theoretical Integration and Research Agenda


K. Kushlev, M. R. Leitao

Current Opinion in Psychology, vol. 36, 2020 Apr 17, pp. 77-82

A week during COVID-19: Online social interactions are associated with greater connection and more stress


M. Tibbetts, A. Epstein-Shuman, M. R. Leitao, K. Kushlev

Computers in Human Behavor, 2021

Projects


Mechanisms of Trust and Anthropomorphism in AI Medical Decision Making


How does attributing human-like qualities to AI shape patient trust and reliance? Identifying psychological mechanisms behind algorithm aversion and over-trust.


AI and The Future of Work


How do different Generative AI collaboration strategies affect productivity and the psychological experience of work? Examining productivity, quality, and the psychological experience of work.


Autonomy's Impact of the Utilization of AI


Evaluation of the impact of model choice influences the willingness to utilize external decision makers.


VR in Pharmacology


A project looking at how virtual reality may capture the effect of a Ghrelin agonist (a chemical thought to inhibit cravings) on the experience of patients.


Phone Use and Social Connection


A mega analytic evaluation of phone use during face-to-face social situations and it's impact on emotional wellbeing and social connectedness


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Dissertation Defense

Welcome! Here is the video of the dissertation defense and a copy of my dissertation!