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Title: The Role of ChatGPT in the Development of Academic Skills According to Study Areas
Language: English
Authors: Frederic Marimon, María Belén Arias-Valle, César Javier Coria-Augusto, Claudio Marcelo Larrea Arnau, Horacio Matías Amarfil Echegaray
Source: Research in Learning Technology. 2025 33.
Availability: Association for Learning Technology. Gipsy Lane, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BO, UK. e-mail: enquiries@alt.ac.uk; Web site: https://journal.alt.ac.uk
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 17
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Doctoral Students, Usability, Intellectual Disciplines, Student Attitudes, Computer Attitudes, Interdisciplinary Approach, Academic Ability, Skill Development, Technology Uses in Education
Geographic Terms: Argentina
ISSN: 2156-7069
2156-7077
Abstract: This study examines the perceived usefulness of ChatGPT in developing specific academic skills among students from various fields of study. Using a quantitative and comparative approach, responses from students in Social Sciences and Humanities, Natural Sciences, Technical Areas, and Exact Sciences were analysed regarding ChatGPT's utility in three key skills: communication, idea generation, and information synthesis. Results show significant variations in the perceived usefulness of ChatGPT across disciplines. Students in Social Sciences and Humanities highly value ChatGPT for organising and expressing ideas, while Natural Sciences students find it more useful for synthesising complex information. Conversely, students in technical and exact areas perceive lower utility, likely due to the specific precision and technical demands of their fields. This study contributes to the literature on artificial intelligence (AI) in education by emphasising the need for an adaptive approach to AI implementation to maximise its effectiveness. Implications for higher education and recommendations for responsible, tailored integration of AI to enhance academic skills are discussed.
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Entry Date: 2026
Accession Number: EJ1498385
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