EFFECTS OF CHATGPT PERCEIVED BY SELECTED GRADE 10 STUDENT OF GENERAL DE JESUS COLLEGE A.Y 2023-2024

Abstract

This study aimed to explore the effects of ChatGPT as perceived by selected Grade 10 students at General De Jesus College during the Academic Year 2023–2024. A descriptive research design was employed to examine students’ perceptions of the tool and its influence on their academic experiences. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews supported by audio recordings. Thematic analysis was used to systematically analyze and interpret the participants’ responses. The findings revealed that students used ChatGPT for various purposes, including referencing information, completing academic tasks, checking grammar, generating reviews, supporting research activities, summarizing texts, acquiring new knowledge, and solving mathematical problems. However, some participants expressed concerns regarding fairness and emphasized that while ChatGPT is helpful, it should not be relied upon as a primary learning tool. The results indicated that the use of ChatGPT had mixed effects on student behavior. Some students reported negative outcomes, such as increased laziness and dependence on the tool, while others described positive experiences, including improved study habits and enhanced learning skills. Overall, the findings suggested that although ChatGPT offers academic support, its negative effects—particularly the tendency to promote dependence and reduced effort—were perceived to outweigh its positive contributions to learning.