AI anxiety directly and negatively predicts college students' career decisions¶
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q3 i? Higher AI anxiety corresponds to more adverse career decisions among college students. → Duan 2026
Evidence¶
Duan 2026¶
Duan, N., Li, L., Lin, G. & Chen, H. (2026). The impact of AI anxiety on career decisions of college students. Scientific Reports. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-37648-y
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SEM path analysis of survey data from 315 Chinese college students. AI anxiety directly predicted career decisions: "β = −0.275, p < 0.01". Career decision was measured with 15 adapted CTI items covering confidence, goal clarity, knowledge satisfaction, and preparedness.
"AI anxiety was negatively associated with Career decisions ( β = −0.275, p < 0.01), indicating that higher AI anxiety levels corresponded to more adverse Career decisions among students."
Discussion¶
Learner Variables¶
- Affect Regulation — predictor: learners who differ on it differ in outcomes
Related Claims¶
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AI anxiety directly and negatively predicts college students' career decisions |
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AI anxiety directly and negatively predicts college students' career decisions |
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