ArticleFrontiers in psychology2026
Does transparency matter? The moderating effect of algorithm transparency on social influence in investment decisions.
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Introduction: With the rapid development of intelligent investment advisory platforms, the interaction between algorithmic transparency and social influence in investment decision-making remains underexplored. Based on Self-Determination Theory, this study investigates how algorithmic transparency moderates the effect of social influence on investment decisions, with perceived autonomy as a proposed mediating mechanism. Methods: Two progressive online experiments were conducted (total Results: Social influence significantly increased investment intention (F(1,236) = 24.87, Discussion: Algorithmic transparency reduces investors' reliance on social information primarily by enhancing perceived autonomy. The effect is most pronounced among nonprofessional investors with low-to-moderate financial literacy. These findings offer empirical support for transparency-oriented fintech platform design and regulatory policy formulation.
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