Loneliness Among Adolescents Who are Users of Chatbot Companionship and Non-Users. Anmol Purbia 1 , Elizabeth Jasmine 2 , Jayashree S 3 1 Student, Masters in Counseling Psychology, Indian Institute of Psychology and Research (IIPR), Bangalore, India. 2 Professor of Psychology, Indian Institute of Psychology and Research (IIPR), Bangalore, India. 3 Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Indian Institute of Psychology and Research (IIPR), Bangalore, India. Abstract This research explores the intricate relationship between chatbot companionship and adolescent loneliness among students in Secondary Education and Higher Secondary Education. As loneliness remains a widespread concern among adolescents, exacerbated by digital interactions that often fall short of fulfilling emotional needs, this study examines how chatbot companionship, a rising AI-driven technology, affects loneliness and explores potential gender differences. Using a quantitative re...