INPUT (Independent Variables)
1. Performance Expectancy – Perceived usefulness of ChatGPT in academic writing.
2. Effort Expectancy – Ease of use and accessibility of ChatGPT.
3. Social Influence – Influence of professors, peers, and institutional norms on ChatGPT adoption.
4. Facilitating Conditions – Availability of internet access, institutional policies, and technical
support.
5. Trust in ChatGPT – Confidence in AI-generated content and its reliability.
6. Perceived Risks – Concerns about misinformation, plagiarism, and overreliance on AI tools.
7. Ethical Concerns – Students’ awareness of responsible AI use and academic integrity.
PROCESS
1. Data Collection – Conduct surveys and questionnaires among English Majors at ISU-I.
2. Data Analysis & Interpretation – Use statistical methods to analyze factors affecting ChatGPT
adoption.
3. Assessment of Behavioral Intention – Measure students’ willingness to use ChatGPT.
4. Identification of Barriers to ChatGPT Use – Analyze perceived risks and ethical concerns.
OUTPUT (Dependent Variables & Outcomes)
1. Behavioral Intention to Use ChatGPT – How likely students are to adopt ChatGPT for academic
writing.
2. Predicted likelihood of adoption – Identifying key factors influencing ChatGPT use intention.
3. Ethical Considerations in ChatGPT Use – Level of awareness and adherence to ethical guidelines
in academic writing.
4. Policy & Training Recommendations – Suggestions for responsible AI adoption in academic
writing at ISU-I.