Evaluating the Impact of Mobile-Integrated Generative AI on University Students' Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills.
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| Title: | Evaluating the Impact of Mobile-Integrated Generative AI on University Students' Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills. |
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| Authors: | Zhang, Shanshan1 p153635@siswa.ukm.edu.my, Adnan, Nor Hafizah1 norhafizah@ukm.edu.my |
| Source: | International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies. 2026, Vol. 20 Issue 12, p60-71. 12p. |
| Subjects: | Critical thinking, Human-artificial intelligence interaction, Artificial intelligence, Artificial intelligence in education, Executive function, Problem solving, College students |
| Abstract: | This study explored how mobile-integrated generative artificial intelligence (AI) affects university students' critical thinking, problem-solving, and higher-order cognitive skills. It focused on the influence of generative AI and mobile learning on mobile-assisted language learning (MALL), considering human-AI Interaction as a mediating factor. Researchers used a quantitative approach and gathered data from 320 university students through a structured questionnaire based on validated scales. Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to evaluate the measurement and structural models, looking at both direct and mediating effects. The results showed that generative AI and mobile learning both had a positive impact on human-AI Interaction, thereby significantly improving MALL. MALL also played a strong role in developing higher-order thinking skills (HOTS). The mediation analysis showed that human-AI Interaction partially explained the link between the independent variables and MALL, underscoring the importance of interactive, personalized AI-supported learning experiences. These results are important for higher education policy and curriculum design. They show the need to include AI-enabled mobile learning tools and encourage interactive engagement to improve cognitive outcomes. In summary, combining AI and mobile learning can help university students develop language skills and higher-order thinking skills. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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