MY NEW STUDY BUDDY: THE USE OF THE AI PLATFORM: CHATGPT OF STUDENTS IN ST. MARY’S COLLEGE INC. (QUEZON CITY)

Abstract

ChatGPT is a widely used AI platform for generating both text and images. As of December 2023, it had 180.5 million users, with 3.49% coming from the Philippines (Duarte, 2024). The growing use of AI is reshaping the educational landscape. While these tools can support learning, concerns are emerging around academic integrity, skill development, and originality due to potential overreliance. Zhang et al. (2024) caution that excessive use of AI may hinder critical thinking. Further research is needed to promote responsible and balanced integration of AI in education. This study will utilize purposive sampling to identify participants who are active users of the artificial intelligence (AI) tool ChatGPT. By focusing on individuals with direct experience using ChatGPT, the study ensures the data collected will be relevant of real-world applications of AI in educational contexts. The participants for this study will consist of 5 senior high school students from St. Mary's College INC, Quezon City who are part of the current senior high school batch. These students are known to regularly use AI tools, specifically ChatGPT, for their academic tasks, such as essay writing, research, and problem-solving. Participants will be selected based on their familiarity with AI and their willingness to participate in the study. What factors lead students to prefer AI-generated input over creating their own original work? • For references, structure, or guide • Limited time • Trust in AI’s accuracy • AI as a tutor • Class Absences • Reducing workload • Perceived Efficiency and Convenience • To maintain Academic Confidence and Performance. How does the availability and convenience of AI tools impact students’ choice to use them over creating original content? • Very instant during times where schedule is cramped and when time is minimal • AI is able to proofread tasks, especially research papers • Reduces stress and information overload. How do time pressures and academic demands influence students’ tendency to use AI for writing support? • Using AI allocates more time for other tasks • Using AI also gives the sense of relief • Reduces time on doing schoolworks which gives them a more manageable schedule. • Although reduces critical or creative thinking ChatGPT fulfills the academic needs of students, especially those who dealt with a pileup of multiple works. Because of the mentioned factors—excessive workload, minimal time, or absences from classes—students are moved to use ChatGPT as it’s their only recourse.