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ChatGPT in Academia: University Students’ Attitudes Towards the use of ChatGPT and Plagiarism

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This mixed-methods study examines the integration of ChatGPT within academic discourse, focusing on its role in education. ChatGPT, an AI chatbot using the GPT model, offers significant benefits such as enhanced plagiarism detection and improved accuracy in academic work. However, it also presents ethical challenges related to academic integrity. The research explores factors influencing student adoption, including perceived usefulness, ease of use, overall attitude, and anxiety related to ChatGPT usage. Additionally, the study investigates how gender, educational context, and prior AI experience affect ChatGPT usage and perception among a sample of 607 Hungarian university students. It also examines the potential relationship between students’ willingness to use ChatGPT and their willingness to plagiarize. The findings reveal a generally positive attitude towards ChatGPT but also highlight concerns about potential misuse. This study aims to contribute to the responsible integration of AI in education by providing insights and recommendations to balance technological innovation with the preservation of academic integrity.

Source: Journal of Academic Ethics

DOI: 10.1007/s10805-025-09603-5

Authors: Balázs Fajt, Emese Schiller

Institutions: Budapest University of Economics and Business, Eötvös Loránd University

Language: English

Topic: Academic integrity and plagiarism

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,290