Intuitive Psychology in an AI Age: The Evolving Landscape of Child Development in the Presence of Artificial Intelligence
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| Article Title | Intuitive Psychology in an AI Age: The Evolving Landscape of Child Development in the Presence of Artificial Intelligence |
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| Article Category | Article |
| Authors | Clarke, Samuel, Roux, Rian, Wang, Huiwen and Laskova, Ksenija |
| Journal Title | Frontiers in Educational Practice and Research |
| Journal Citation | 1 (2), pp. 90-104 |
| Article Number | 3 |
| Number of Pages | 14 |
| Year | 2025 |
| Publisher | Nexus Press |
| ISSN | 3051-2670 |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.55578/fepr.2509.008 |
| Web Address (URL) | https://www.nexus-press.com/journal/FEPR/article/2390 |
| Abstract | This article examines intuitive psychology, the subconscious ability to infer others' emotions and beliefs, its development in children, and the impact of AI. As AI becomes an "external other," children encounter new social dynamics, influencing their understanding of mental states, social cognition, and critical thinking. AI systems like chatbots and robots mimic human responses, raising concerns about distinguishing real from artificial interactions. While AI offers developmental opportunities, it also presents challenges related to empathy, digital literacy, and over-reliance. The paper proposes a comparative study of children in North Yorkshire, UK, and South East Queensland, Australia, to explore AI's effects. It highlights ethical issues, such as AI bias and evolving human-AI relationships, emphasising the importance of responsible AI integration to support children’s social and emotional growth. |
| Keywords | Comparative Study; Intuitive Psychology; AI; Child Development; Theory of Mind; South East Queensland; North Yorkshire |
| Contains Sensitive Content | Does not contain sensitive content |
| ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 520101. Child and adolescent development |
| 520102. Educational psychology | |
| 390202. History and philosophy of education | |
| Byline Affiliations | York St John University, United Kingdom |
| University of Southern Queensland | |
| Canterbury Christ Church University, United Kingdom | |
| Communication University of China, China | |
| University of Cambridge, United Kingdom |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/1001v9/intuitive-psychology-in-an-ai-age-the-evolving-landscape-of-child-development-in-the-presence-of-artificial-intelligence
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