From optimism to trust: how ChatGPT is reshaping student confidence in AI-driven learning

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https://doi.org/10.5944/ried.28.2.43238

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artificial intelligence, educational technology, machine learning, educational innovation, learning theories, trust

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Generative artificial intelligence, such as ChatGPT, is transforming the field of higher education, especially in supporting academic tasks. However, its effective adoption depends on factors such as students' trust and their perception of the tool's usefulness. This study analyzes how technological optimism, perceived usefulness, and ease of use influence university students' trust in ChatGPT. A quantitative methodology was employed, using structural equation modeling (SEM) based on data collected from 316 university students in Argentina. The survey included questions about optimism, perceived usefulness, ease of use, and trust in ChatGPT, with factorial analyses conducted to validate the constructs and examine the proposed relationships in the model. The results show that students' optimism significantly impacts their perception of usefulness and trust in ChatGPT, while ease of use does not have a direct significant effect on trust. This suggests that students value the practical benefits the tool brings to their learning process more than its ease of use. These findings suggest that universities should focus on highlighting the practical value of ChatGPT through specific training programs and fostering a critical use of the tool. It is also recommended to implement strategies that enhance the interaction between students and teachers and assess the potential of ChatGPT to improve students' academic performance.

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Frederic Marimon, Universidad Internacional de Cataluña, UIC (Spain)

Ph.D. in Business Administration and tenured professor at Universitat Internacional de Catalunya. Holds degrees in Industrial Engineering and an MBA. Specializes in operations and quality management, e-quality measurement, and the sharing economy. Publishes in international journals and researches Generative AI’s impact on employee motivation and performance.

María Belén Arias Valle, Universidad Católica de Cuyo, UCCuyo (Argentina)

Ph.D. in Economics from the International University of Catalonia, postdoctoral fellow at CONICET, and Director of the Institute for Sustainable Development at the Catholic University of Cuyo. She researches university social responsibility and sustainability, publishes in indexed journals, and holds governance roles in academic and professional organizations.

César Javier Coria Augusto, Universidad Católica de Cuyo, UCCuyo (Argentina)

Master's degree in Strategic Business Administration from the Catholic University of Cuyo (UCCuyo). Director of the Technological Linkage Unit and Research Coordinator at UCCuyo. An expert in territorial development and sustainability, he leads research on export capacity, consults on competitiveness, and publishes in academic journals.

Claudio Marcelo Larrea Arnau, Universidad Católica de Cuyo, UCCuyo (Argentina)

Ph.D. in Social Sciences and Education, Master in Immunology, and Research Secretary at Catholic University of Cuyo (UCCuyo). Former Rector (2015-2023) and Dean (2007-2015). Lectures in Immunology and Knowledge Management. Member of the Argentine Society of AI, EQUAA evaluator, and researcher on AI and data analysis. Biochemist at Rawson Hospital.

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Publicado

2025-04-07

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Marimon, F., Arias Valle, M. B., Coria Augusto, C. J., & Larrea Arnau, C. M. (2025). From optimism to trust: how ChatGPT is reshaping student confidence in AI-driven learning. RIED-Revista Iberoamericana de Educación a Distancia, 28(2), 131–153. https://doi.org/10.5944/ried.28.2.43238

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