The Impact of Artificial Intelligence Adoption on University Students’ Critical Thinking Skills in Higher Education Learning
TL;DR
The results showed that the adoption of artificial intelligence accompanied by digital literacy and reflective use had a significant positive effect on critical thinking skills, while passive use did not show a significant effect.
Abstract
The adoption of artificial intelligence in college learning is increasing, but its impact on students' critical thinking skills is still inconsistent. This study aims to analyze the influence of the level of artificial intelligence adoption on students' critical thinking skills. The research uses a quantitative approach with an explanatory design. Data were collected through questionnaires and critical thinking tests on 250 students from five selected universities using stratified random sampling. The data were analyzed by descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression. The results showed that the adoption of artificial intelligence accompanied by digital literacy and reflective use had a significant positive effect on critical thinking skills, while passive use did not show a significant effect. These findings confirm the importance of pedagogically integrating artificial intelligence to strengthen analytical, evaluative, and independent learning.