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Psychological Inclinations and Practical Utility of ChatGPT Among Undergraduate Dental Students at a Dental School in Karachi: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study.

Ayesha Hanif, Amna Gul, Afsheen Maqsood, Marium Naeem, Rumaisa Shahid, Maria Shakoor Abbasi, Naseer Ahmed, Artak Heboyan

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Ayesha HanifDepartment of Periodontology, Dow Dental College Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi Pakistan.
Amna GulDepartment of Periodontology, Sindh institute of Oral health sciences Jinnah Sindh Medical University Karachi Pakistan.
Afsheen MaqsoodDepartment of Oral Pathology Bahria University Dental College Karachi Pakistan.
Marium NaeemDepartment of Periodontology, Sindh institute of Oral health sciences Jinnah Sindh Medical University Karachi Pakistan.
Rumaisa ShahidDepartment of Periodontology, Sindh institute of Oral health sciences Jinnah Sindh Medical University Karachi Pakistan.
Maria Shakoor AbbasiDepartment of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University Islamabad Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2050-0988
Naseer AhmedDepartment of Prosthodontics Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine Karachi Pakistan.
Artak HeboyanDepartment of Research Analytics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences Saveetha University Chennai India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8329-3205

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Objectives: This study aims to explore the correlation of psychological domains and behavioural engagement with ChatGPT among undergraduate dental students. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire (supporting material) distributed to 130 undergraduate dental students of a dental school in Karachi, Pakistan. The questionnaire assessed the frequency and purpose of ChatGPT usage across academic domains and specific learning contexts. It also evaluated students' attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors using a Likert scale. Descriptive statistics were used for analysis, while Spearman's correlation tests were applied to examine subgroup differences and relationships between attitudes and behaviors. Results: Most participants reported learning about ChatGPT through peers or friends ( Conclusion: Undergraduate dental students showed cautious but receptive attitudes toward ChatGPT, with psychological factors such as trust and perceived usefulness significantly shaping behavioral engagement. While the tool was mainly used for foundational learning, these findings support the need for structured, faculty-guided integration of AI in dental education.

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ChatGPTdental educationlarge language modelstechnology acceptance model

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