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Constructivist psychology principles of human-AI collaboration
1Department of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia.
Frontiers in Psychology
|December 19, 2025
Summary
Constructivist psychology offers a framework for human-AI collaboration, viewing generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) not just as a tool but as a partner in co-constructing meaning. This approach emphasizes human agency and psychological principles for effective human-GenAI interaction.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Artificial Intelligence
- Human-Computer Interaction
Background:
- Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) integration into daily life raises questions about effective collaboration.
- Current discourse often overlooks psychological assumptions guiding human-AI interaction.
- Rethinking GenAI collaboration beyond mere efficiency is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- Propose constructivist psychology as a framework for human-GenAI collaboration.
- Explore psychological principles for designing AI agents.
- Guide the co-construction of meaning between humans and AI.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual paper analyzing the convergence of computer science and psychology metaphors.
- Articulation of constructivist principles for human-AI collaboration.
- Outlining a conceptual foundation for constructivist AI agent design.
Main Results:
- Constructivist psychology, focusing on meaning-making, complexity, anticipation, and agency, provides a robust framework.
- Human-AI collaboration can be reframed as a co-construction process.
- Principles for designing AI agents based on constructivist psychology are outlined.
Conclusions:
- Constructivist psychology offers a valuable lens for enhancing human-AI collaboration.
- This framework shifts the perspective from AI as a tool to AI as a collaborative partner.
- Future work can explore redirecting AI biases through constructivist principles.
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