Artificial Intelligence (AI) as Predictor of Psychological Well-Being Among Undergraduates of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus, Anambra State

Abstract

This study investigated artificial intelligence (AI) as a predictor of psychological well-being among undergraduates of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus, Anambra State. Two research questions and two null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. Correlational research design was employed. Population of the respondents comprised 13,010 undergraduates drawn from four faculties in the University. 379 undergraduates made up the sample for the study. Stratified random sampling technique was used to randomly draw the sample of the study. The stratification was based on gender. Data was collected using two instruments thus: Questionnaire on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (QUIA) by Vera (2023) and Psychological Well Being Scale by Ryff (1989). Data generated were analyzed using Linear Regression statistics. The result of data analysis showed that artificial intelligence (AI) significantly and positively predicted psychological well-being among undergraduates in the area of the study. Moreover, artificial intelligence (AI) significantly and positively predicted psychological well-being among male and female undergraduates in Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus, Anambra State. The study among others recommended that educational psychologists, guidance counselors, educational institutions can ensure that artificial intelligence (AI) complements rather than replaces traditional teaching methods, eventually fostering a more positive, adaptable, well-organized, and personalized learning environment that supports the development of essential skills for future success of undergraduates as well as promote their psychological well-being.