Perceptions of Infidelity with Sex Robots

摘要: In two surveys of adults in the United States (N=723), we asked about perceptions degree to which a variety behaviors, when engaged with sex robot or human, would constitute monogamous relationship infidelity (Study 1), and also respondents consider partner behavior committed that was matched sexual preferences 2). Study 1 revealed acts robots were considered less severe likely be judged as those same another human. Results further male survey rated all behaviors cheating than their female counterparts. This finding may explained by portrayal hyper-feminized partners for men, both way these technologies are presented well how they sold. However, males females 2), this difference disappeared. For respondents, giving specificity either resulted higher ratings compared 1. work allows us empirically speak common concern at center many debates over societal implications robots---potential harm human relationships.