articleInternational Journal of Educational Technology in Higher EducationMay 16, 2024DIAMOND OA

Do you have AI dependency? The roles of academic self-efficacy, academic stress, and performance expectations on problematic AI usage behavior

SZShunan ZhangXZXiangying ZhaoTZTong ZhouJHJang Hyun Kim

Sungkyunkwan University · Korea University

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Abstract Although previous studies have highlighted the problematic artificial intelligence (AI) usage behaviors in educational contexts, such as overreliance on AI, no study has explored the antecedents and potential consequences that contribute to this problem. Therefore, this study investigates the causes and consequences of AI dependency using ChatGPT as an example. Using the Interaction of the Person-Affect-Cognition-Execution (I-PACE) model, this study explores the internal associations between academic self-efficacy, academic stress, performance expectations, and AI dependency. It also identifies the negative consequences of AI dependency. Analysis of data from 300 university students revealed that the…

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  • Dependency (UML)
  • Psychology
  • Laziness
  • Creativity
  • Self-efficacy
  • Cognition
  • Cognitive psychology
  • Social psychology
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Quality Education
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