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Determinants of Students’ Intention to Use AI-Powered Writing Tools in Academic Writing

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  • Saifulnazirah Bongsu

    (Universiti Malaya Education Centre Bachok Campus, Kelantan, Malaysia)

  • Wan Nur Mardhiah Nik Mohamed

    (Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics, University Technology MARA Cawangan Kelantan, Malaysia)

  • Wan Nazihah Wan Mohamed

    (Akademi Pengajian Bahasa, University Technology MARA Cawangan Kelantan, Malaysia)

Abstract

The increasing adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools by students has significantly transformed various aspects of education, particularly academic writing. This research investigates the factors that affect students’ intention to use AI-based writing tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity in their academic work. Guided by the Value-Based Adoption Model (VAM), a survey involving 219 university students was conducted to assess their views on perceived usefulness, perceived enjoyment, perceived technicality, and perceived cost. Data were analysed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) through SmartPLS software version 4.1.0.9. The results indicate that perceived usefulness and perceived enjoyment strongly impact students’ willingness to use AI tools, whereas perceived technicality and perceived cost have no significant effect. These outcomes imply that universities should develop clear policies for responsible AI use while leveraging its potential to support students’ academic development.

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  • Saifulnazirah Bongsu & Wan Nur Mardhiah Nik Mohamed & Wan Nazihah Wan Mohamed, 2025. "Determinants of Students’ Intention to Use AI-Powered Writing Tools in Academic Writing," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(3s), pages 5616-5630, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:i:3s:p:5616-5630
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