First published 10/1/2026, 2:52:15 AM · Last updated 10/1/2026, 2:52:15 AM

Can Low-Parameter LLMs Provide Trustworthy Simulations of Human BDI-II Responses? A Comparison of Biodemographic and Instagram-Based Context Profiles

Academic book chapter published by Springer Nature Switzerland examining whether low-parameter large language models can simulate responses to the BDI-II using biodemographic and Instagram-derived context profiles. Source metadata provided includes publisher and publication date but no methodological or result details.

Categories: science-and-space, technology, public-health

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The chapter addresses the trustworthiness of LLM-based simulations of a widely used depression inventory across different context profiles.

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Can Low-Parameter LLMs Provide Trustworthy Simulations of Human BDI-II Responses? A Comparison of Biodemographic and Instagram-Based Context Profiles

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