Table 6

Design recommendations based on stimulus type

StimulusDesign recommendationsKey actions
Symbolic stimuli
Monetization strategyAlign revenue with relational value; avoid exploitative practicesFrame subscriptions around privacy protection; monetize enhancements, not core emotional support
Situational and cultural fitEnable contextual adaptability and demographic representationProvide customization options (dark mode, languages); use diverse, aspirational imagery
Moral commitmentDemonstrate ethical alignment through transparency, equity and inclusive utilityClearly delineate AI capabilities vs limitations; communicate role boundaries explicitly; ensure utility and respect transcend demographic characteristics; demonstrate fairness in feature access
Recommendation precisionImplement explainability interfaces; validate against diverse user segmentsShow reasoning (“based on your jazz fusion interest”); conduct bias audits
Natural stimuli
Service realismDesign logical interaction flows; create immersive visual environmentsStructure clinical-style assessments; use calming color palettes
Soothing interactionsCalibrate tone and pacing for emotional comfortAdd gentle animations, ambient sounds; validate emotions before solutions
Safe disclosure environmentDisplay visible privacy architecture; reduce perceived judgmentShow real-time encryption notices; use friendly avatars; explain data use
Physical and social stimuli
Communicative capabilityMaintain conversational context; demonstrate input understandingPreserve conversation history across turns; acknowledge user statements
Service provisionSynchronize with user routines; deliver timely functionalityIntegrate with wearables; respect user-specified notification times
FunctionalityEnsure technical reliability and intuitive navigationEliminate glitches; optimize load times; simplify user flows
Media appealMatch modality to task appropriatenessUse video for demonstrations, text for reflective tasks
Customer supportDesign seamless AI-to-human escalation with context preservationMake human support visibly accessible; transfer full conversation history; acknowledge AI limits explicitly
Source(s): Authors’ own work

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