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Who (or What) Is a Teammate? A Conceptual Foundation for Human-Technology Teaming

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: As technology is increasingly integrated into teamwork, it is important to consider how and when human and non-human entities may function as teammates and the conditions under which they may be regarded as such. Drawing on cross-disciplinary literature, we advance a comprehensive conceptualization of “teammate,” which suggests that teammates take many forms, operate within various contexts, and are perceived as teammates. From this definition, we outline a set of guiding questions to consider before viewing technology as teammates with case examples to illustrate how one might use these questions in practice. Implications for theory, research, and practice are discussed.

Source: Small Group Research

DOI: 10.1177/10464964261478624

Authors: Marlee J. Moore, Elizabeth A. Bell, Alexandria N. Wentworth, Allison M. Traylor, Marissa L. Shuffler, Eduardo Salas

Institutions: Georgia Institute of Technology, Clemson University, Rice University

Language: English

Topic: Team Dynamics and Performance

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Award: G5644123735