Polychronicity moderates the relationships between effective AI use, AI over-reliance, and learning outcomes¶
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q3 i? Multitasking tendencies (polychronicity) shape both AI dependency and learning effectiveness, moderating key model relationships. → Gao L 2026
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Gao L 2026¶
Gao L, Sun Y and Khan SU (2026) From enhancement to over-reliance: a mixed-method study of generative AI and sustainable learning performance. Front. Psychol. 17:1847369. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1847369
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Moderation effects were estimated in the PLS-SEM model via interaction terms; the study reports that "polychronicity moderates key relationships". The hypothesized directions were weaker benefits and stronger over-reliance for high-polychronicity students.
"Furthermore, polychronicity moderates key relationships, indicating that multitasking tendencies shape both AI dependency and learning effectiveness."
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Polychronicity moderates the relationships between effective AI use, AI over-reliance, and learning outcomes |
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Polychronicity moderates the relationships between effective AI use, AI over-reliance, and learning outcomes |
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