ArticleFrontiers in psychology2025
The impact of Chinese undergraduates' perceived acceptance of AI technology on academic achievement: the mediating role of critical thinking.
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- Affective pathways in human-AI interaction: the formation of willingness to communicate among Chinese KFL learners in AI-mediated informal digital learning of Korean.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Generative AI an academic equalizer? The differential impact of AI-assisted learning on self-efficacy and intrinsic motivation among university students.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
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Abstract
Introduction: Although AI has become an integral part of university students' daily learning and career development, existing research rarely examines how students' acceptance of AI technology influences the cultivation of their critical thinking abilities. This study emphasizes the impact of Chinese undergraduates' perceived acceptance of AI technology (perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness) on academic achievement, alongside the mediating role of critical thinking. Methods: Utilizing a questionnaire survey, this study targets undergraduate students in Chinese universities, surveying 549 participants from 4 universities in China. Results: According to our study results, perceived usefulness of AI technology significantly and positively impacts the academic achievement ( Discussion: All these results assist in more deeply comprehending learner behavior mechanisms in the era of generative AI, meanwhile contributing to theoretical support and practical insights for optimizing teaching strategies and enhancing talent development quality in universities under the context of intelligent technology. This study recommends that students use AI tools effectively while ensuring content reliability and strengthen critical thinking through questioning and practical application.
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