University Students’ Perceptions and Attitudes Toward AI Use in Learning: Benefits and Concerns

Halim Halim; Najma Nur Mawaddah; Yulian Widya Saputra; Sutriani Sutriani

doi:10.51276/edu.v7i2.1601

Authors

Halim Halim Universitas Mulawarman
Najma Nur Mawaddah Universitas Mulawarman
Yulian Widya Saputra Universitas Mulawarman
Sutriani Sutriani Universitas Mulawarman

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51276/edu.v7i2.1601

Keywords:

Artificial Intelligence in Education , Data Privacy, Technology Acceptance

Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been increasingly utilized in higher education and has influenced the way students learn and complete academic tasks. This study aims to examine university students’ perceptions and attitudes toward the use of Artificial Intelligence in the learning process. A descriptive quantitative approach was employed, involving 74 active students from the Geography Education study program. Data collection was conducted via an online questionnaire using a five-point Likert scale, and the data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and score interpretation techniques. Research findings suggest that students' perspectives on the use of Artificial Intelligence fall into the positive category, with 73.5% reporting a positive view. At the same time, students' attitudes toward AI use also fall into a positive category, reaching 74.1%. These findings suggest that Artificial Intelligence is perceived as beneficial in enhancing learning efficiency, motivation, and student Engagement. However, the study also reveals students' concerns regarding potential over-reliance on AI, which may reduce critical thinking skills, as well as issues related to data privacy and security. Based on these findings, this study recommends that universities provide training on Artificial Intelligence (AI) ethics, establish privacy protection guidelines, and implement academic integrity policies.

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Author Biographies

Halim Halim, Universitas Mulawarman

He was born in Argomulyo Village, Sepaku District, North Penajam Paser Regency, on 16 March, 2004. He is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Geography Education at Mulawarman University, Indonesia

Najma Nur Mawaddah, Universitas Mulawarman

She was born in Ujungpandang on 12 November, 1991. She is a lecturer in the Geography Education Study Program at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Mulawarman University. She earned a Bachelor of Geography Education from Makassar State University and a Master of Population and Environmental Education, specializing in Geography Education, from the same university.

Yulian Widya Saputra, Universitas Mulawarman

He was born in Magetan, East Java, Indonesia, on 30 July, 1986. She is a lecturer in the Geography Education Study Program at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP), Mulawarman University. Her research focuses on geography education. She actively conducts research, publishes in national journals, and currently serves as Head of the Geography Laboratory.

Sutriani Sutriani, Universitas Mulawarman

She was born in Barru Regency on 7 July, 1995, a lecturer in Geography at Mulawarman University since 2025. The author earned a Bachelor's degree in Geography Education in 2017 from Universitas Negeri Makassar and completed a Master's degree in Geography at Universitas Gadjah Mada in 2023.

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