What is it about?
This study investigates the role of ChatGPT in student learning. Survey data from 505 Malaysian university students were analyzed using SmartPLS. Results show that tech competency improves ChatGPT literacy and transparency but does not directly drive adoption. Instead, literacy and transparency significantly influence adoption, with transparency mediating the link between tech competency and adoption. User innovativeness strengthens the effects of tech competency on literacy, transparency, and adoption. The findings highlight ChatGPT’s potential as an educational tool and offer guidance for enhancing technology-based learning strategies.
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Why is it important?
The research highlights that ChatGPT adoption for students’ learning effectiveness is driven by literacy and transparency, not just tech competency. Transparency mediates adoption, while user innovativeness strengthens the relationships. The study shows ChatGPT’s potential to enhance learning and provides insights for designing effective tech-based education strategies.
Perspectives
There are some key perspectives of the study: Educational Perspective: ChatGPT can improve teaching and learning by supporting students’ understanding, problem-solving, and knowledge building. Technological Perspective: Tech competency alone is not enough; literacy and transparency in using ChatGPT are critical for effective adoption. Behavioral Perspective: User innovativeness influences how students engage with ChatGPT, shaping their willingness to adopt it. Practical Perspective: Findings guide educators and policymakers to integrate AI tools like ChatGPT into instructional design, ensuring transparency and user readiness. Future Perspective: The study opens pathways for more effective technology-enhanced education and suggests refining AI-driven interventions for better learning outcomes.
Dr. Muhammad Khalilur Rahman
Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Business University Malaysia Kelantan
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This page is a summary of: Adoption of ChatGPT for students' learning effectiveness, The International Journal of Management Education, December 2025, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijme.2025.101255.
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