College Students' Behavioural Intentions of AI‐Assisted Language Learning: Based on the Technology Acceptance Model.

Background Study: The combination of artificial intelligence (AI) and foreign language learning is emerging as a significant trend in language education. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the impact of technology acceptance, attitude and motivation on behavioural intentions regarding the u...

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Publicado en:Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 41; no. 4; pp. 1 - 12
Autores principales: Wang, Wenji, Wang, Wenjuan
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Wiley-Blackwell Aug2025
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Sumario:Background Study: The combination of artificial intelligence (AI) and foreign language learning is emerging as a significant trend in language education. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the impact of technology acceptance, attitude and motivation on behavioural intentions regarding the use of AI in language learning. Methods: Structural equation modelling (SEM) was employed to analyse data collected through a questionnaire survey of 425 college students. Results: The findings revealed that perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, attitude and motivation positively influenced behavioural intention to use AI. Perceived usefulness was found to have a positive effect on attitude and motivation, while perceived ease of use positively affected attitude. However, the influence of perceived ease of use and attitude on motivation was non‐significant. Attitude and motivation play a significant mediating role between perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use and behavioural intention. Conclusions: This study contributes novel theoretical insights into understanding and predicting learners' behaviours in the context of AI‐assisted language learning. It also provides valuable implications for effectively leveraging AI technology to enhance language education.