The Role of Perceived Judgement in Self Disclosure: A Study of AI and Human Interaction

Author(s)	Ms. Amulya Thomas
Country	India
Abstract	The study examines the effect of interaction medium (AI/human) on the levels of self-disclosure. The study is grounded in theories like the Online Disinhibition Effect, Theory of Mind and Social Desirability Bias, which suggest that the context in which communication occurs influences openness. A sample of 60 participants was divided into 2 conditions: AI and human interaction respectively. Responses to a structured questionnaire were coded on a 0-3 self-disclosure scale. It was analysed using the chi-square test. The results revealed a statistically significant association between the interaction type and level of disclosure, χ²(3) = 9.14, p < 0.05. Findings suggest AI-based interactions result in both higher and lower levels of self-disclosure while human interactions produce more moderate, generic responses. The study highlights the role of perceived safety and lack of judgement in shaping disclosure behavior.
Keywords	Self-disclosure, Artificial Intelligence, Online Disinhibition Effect, Social Desirability Bias, Theory of Mind, Communication Psychology
Field	Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On	2026-05-13

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