Paper Type
ERF
Abstract
The rapid adoption of AI in academia has raised concerns, including AI’s potentially addictive qualities. A growing concern, therefore, is that college students’ AI dependence may grow into addiction. This research utilizes the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) to clarify addiction’s role in AI adoption in higher education.
Paper Number
1521
Recommended Citation
Ndagi, Peter Gachuka; Muriungi, Dominic Muriuki; Rabaai, Ahmad; and Serva, Mark, "Take a Walk on the Dark Side: The Role of Addiction and Psychopathy in Student AI Adoption" (2025). AMCIS 2025 Proceedings. 35.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/amcis2025/is_education/is_education/35
Take a Walk on the Dark Side: The Role of Addiction and Psychopathy in Student AI Adoption
The rapid adoption of AI in academia has raised concerns, including AI’s potentially addictive qualities. A growing concern, therefore, is that college students’ AI dependence may grow into addiction. This research utilizes the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) to clarify addiction’s role in AI adoption in higher education.
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