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Examining the Relationship Between AI based Therapeutic Working Alliance and Loneliness: An Analysis of Gender Difference

Author(s) Ms Nafisa Ahmed, Dr. Deepa Pandey
Country India
Abstract Today’s young adults deal with social disconnection as a regular part of life, even when surrounded by other committed individuals. With that being said, mental wellness support through chatbot and virtual therapist, (part of artificial intelligence of AI family) is on the rise. The study at hand analyses the effectiveness of AI therapy on 18- to 25-year-old, young adults’ loneliness, and whether there is a difference between the response of young adult males and females. The study consists of 119 participants, 60 males and 59 females who are resident of India. With respect to the AI virtual therapist, participants completed assessments that balanced their perceived relational connection with the AI therapist along with the AI therapist level of working alliance. Data analysis illustrated that AI therapy and loneliness are not significantly correlated. Although the AI system provided relaxed and comfortable responsiveness to interview roles, there was a lack of impact on the participants overall state of loneliness. Additionally, no significant correlation was found between gender, AI therapy responses, and levels of loneliness. The findings demonstrate that AI therapy offers emotional support and listening ear but cannot be a substitute for actual human contact.
Keywords Loneliness, Young Adults, Artificial Intelligence, AI therapy, Emotional Support, Working Alliance, Gender Difference, Mental Health, Social Connection.
Field Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-03-16
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.71618
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