Exploring Students’ Personality Traits and Attitudes toward Artificial Intelligence and its Adoption in Higher Education Learning Experience

Abstract

Artificial Intelligence is advancing rapidly, promising efficient and effective learning methodologies in the educational sector, including the higher education sector. In particular, AI has facilitated the customization and enhancement of students’ learning experiences. Apart from technological factors, personality traits play a role in the extent to which students adopt AI. This study investigated how students’ personality traits from a postgraduate institution influence their attitude toward AI and their willingness to adopt new technology. This study employed a thematic qualitative methodology. In-depth interviews and focus group discussions were conducted to collect data. The findings suggest that the relationship between personality traits and attitudes toward adopting new AI technology is complex. On one hand, personality traits seem to influence the adoption of AI technology. On the other hand, the perceived usefulness of AI technology also appears to trigger personality traits and encourage them to adopt new technology. Furthermore, self-efficacy and positive experiences indirectly influence the adoption of the technology, whereas negative experiences enhance caution in using the technology without necessarily discouraging its use.