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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Cognitive Skills Development Among Undergraduate Students |
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PP: 909-920 |
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doi:10.18576/jsap/140627
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Author(s) |
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Omar Abdullah Omar Alshehri,
Mohammad A. Tashtoush,
Faisal Bin Shabib Mosleet Alsubaie,
Mohammed Rahmath,
Mohamad A. Khasawneh,
Mohamed Sayed Abdellatif,
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Abstract |
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| This study investigates the relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) tools usage and cognitive skills
development among undergraduate students in Saudi Arabia. A quantitative survey design was employed with 101 participants from multiple disciplines. The study examined associations between AI usage patterns and critical thinking, metacognition, reasoning ability, memory retention, and academic self-sufficiency. Reliability analysis confirmed acceptable internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha > 0.80). Descriptive and correlational analyses revealed significant positive associations between structured AI use and metacognitive awareness, reasoning ability, and self-directed learning. However, findings also indicate potential risks related to over-reliance, including reduced focus and superficial engagement. Drawing on Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory, AI is conceptualized as a mediational tool operating within the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD). The study emphasizes the importance of pedagogically guided AI integration to
maximize cognitive benefits while minimizing dependency risks. |
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