Correlation Between Integration of Artificial-intelligence Tools and Technophobia on Learning Outcomes among Undergraduate Students in University of Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria
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https://doi.org/10.64348/zije.2025164Abstract
This study assessed the correlation between integration of artificial-intelligence tools and technophobia on learning outcomes among undergraduate students in University of Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria. This research work employed descriptive survey and correlational research design and sampled 300 undergraduate students of University of Offa, Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria. A structured questionnaire titled “Questionnaire on Integration of Artificial-Intelligence Tools and Technophobia on Learning Outcomes (QIAITTLO)” was used to collect data and measured technophobia to use artificial intelligence technology tools and academic learning outcomes. The instrument was validated and also a Cronbach's Alpha coefficient of 0.87 was obtained which was considered to be considered acceptable, indicating good internal consistency and reliability of the instrument. The results showed that there is a significant level of technophobia among students in respect to the using artificial intelligence tools. More critically, a significant negative relationship was found between technophobia in using artificial intelligence technology tools and students' academic learning outcomes (r = -0.592, p < 0.05). This means that the higher technophobia levels, the low academic performance. In conclusion, the findings indicated that technophobia creates a significant impediment towards efficient implementation of artificial intelligence in learning. It is suggested to have a comprehensive digital literacy programme, introduce proper student and teacher support and create a favourable ecosystem so that the motivational anxiety to artificial intelligence can be minimised that would increase the success of students in academic institutions within Nigeria.
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