The research found that high levels of academic workload and time pressure significantly predicted increased ChatGPT usage. Students more sensitive to rewards were less likely to use ChatGPT, suggesting concerns about academic integrity. Increased reliance on ChatGPT was associated with higher levels of procrastination and memory loss, and a negative impact on academic performance. The study highlights the dual impact of ChatGPT in academia, serving as a helpful tool under pressure but also posing a risk to academic integrity and student learning outcomes.
Key takeaways:
- Students under significant academic stress are more likely to use generative AI tools like ChatGPT, according to a study published in the International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education.
- Increased reliance on ChatGPT is associated with higher levels of procrastination, memory loss, and a negative impact on academic performance.
- Students who are more sensitive to rewards are less likely to use generative AI, indicating a concern about academic integrity and potential negative consequences of relying on AI for academic tasks.
- The study suggests that while ChatGPT can be a valuable resource under certain circumstances, its excessive use might lead to detrimental effects on learning behaviors and outcomes.