How Artificial Intelligence Reshapes Human Trust

Qualitative research on artificial intelligence, institutional trust and human behaviour.

Artificial intelligence is increasingly shaping everyday life, public institutions and professional decision-making.

My research examines how trust, meaning and institutional legitimacy emerge when humans interact with intelligent systems.

The research agenda follows one continuous direction: understanding meaning, understanding interaction, understanding trust and understanding institutions.

Research Agenda

Understanding Meaning

The App as an Altar examines digital meaning-making, spiritual coping and reflection in everyday life.

Understanding Interaction

From Interface to Inner Life studies meaning, inner balance and guidance in applications combining human and AI-based features.

Understanding Trust

When AI Becomes Everyday Support examines trust, responsibility and boundaries in an AI-based reflection tool.

Understanding Institutions

The current direction connects AI governance, institutional trust, technology policy, responsible AI and public policy.

About Lovisa Aftén

Lovisa Aftén is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and works across psychology of religion, human-AI interaction and technology policy.