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. 2019 Aug 20;21(8):e13853. doi: 10.2196/13853

Table 6.

Ethical problems as predicted by surveyed therapists.

Category Example answers Number of units of senses
Dehumanization “No more distinction between robots and human”; “Dehumanization”; “Confusion between human and machine” 10
Violence “Performing trial offences”; “Risk of crossing borders in sexual contact with people”; “Sexual violence”; “Glorification of sexuality with children” 7
Neglect of interpersonal relationships “Partner replacement, that is, no social relationship is established”; “Lack of understanding and flexibility in interpersonal relationships”; “Alienation from oneself, other people, and the world” 6
Narcissistic disorders/selfishness “The tendency to use other people to satisfy one’s own needs will increase”; “More narcissistic disorders” 4
Nonethical problems mentioned “Sex addiction”; “Addiction development”; “Strengthening of sexual dysfunction” 5