Exploring Factors Influencing Nigerian Higher Education Students to Adopt ChatGPT in Learning

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Title: Exploring Factors Influencing Nigerian Higher Education Students to Adopt ChatGPT in Learning
Language: English
Authors: Olumide Ojo
Source: International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology. 2024 20(3):39-59.
Availability: International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology. University of the West Indies Open Campus, Cavehill, Bridgetown, Barbados, BB11000, West Indies. e-mail: chiefeditor-ijedict@open.uwi.edu; Web site: http://ijedict.dec.uwi.edu/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 21
Publication Date: 2024
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Artificial Intelligence, Technology Uses in Education, Undergraduate Students, Intention, Student Attitudes, Computer Software, Learning Processes, Usability, Risk, Social Influences, Integrity, Ethics, Critical Thinking, Educational Quality, Educational Policy, Policy Formation, Questionnaires
Geographic Terms: Nigeria
ISSN: 1814-0556
Abstract: This study explores factors influencing Nigerian Higher Education students to adopt ChatGPT in learning. Using the technology acceptance model (TAM), this research aims to identify the key factors influencing the behavioural intentions of Nigerian undergraduate students to adopt ChatGPT in their academic pursuits. This study's theoretical foundation is rooted in the TAM which explores how users perceive and accept technology. The research model includes constructs such as perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, perceived risk, personal innovativeness, social influence, behavioural intention, and use behaviour. The study used a structured and duly validated questionnaire based on the TAM constructs and employed partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) for data analysis. The analysis of findings reveals significant factors influencing the adoption of ChatGPT among Nigerian undergraduate students, providing insights into the perception and awareness of the use of ChatGPT in an educational context. The study's implications and conclusions contribute to the understanding of the implications of integrating advanced AI, such as ChatGPT, into educational settings, addressing concerns related to academic integrity, critical thinking skills, and the quality of learning outcomes. The research also sheds light on the ethical considerations and policy development necessary for the balanced integration of AI-assisted learning in educational institutions.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: EJ1461875
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This study explores factors influencing Nigerian Higher Education students to adopt ChatGPT in learning. Using the technology acceptance model (TAM), this research aims to identify the key factors influencing the behavioural intentions of Nigerian undergraduate students to adopt ChatGPT in their academic pursuits. This study's theoretical foundation is rooted in the TAM which explores how users perceive and accept technology. The research model includes constructs such as perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, perceived risk, personal innovativeness, social influence, behavioural intention, and use behaviour. The study used a structured and duly validated questionnaire based on the TAM constructs and employed partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) for data analysis. The analysis of findings reveals significant factors influencing the adoption of ChatGPT among Nigerian undergraduate students, providing insights into the perception and awareness of the use of ChatGPT in an educational context. The study's implications and conclusions contribute to the understanding of the implications of integrating advanced AI, such as ChatGPT, into educational settings, addressing concerns related to academic integrity, critical thinking skills, and the quality of learning outcomes. The research also sheds light on the ethical considerations and policy development necessary for the balanced integration of AI-assisted learning in educational institutions.
ISSN:1814-0556