Factors of Generative AI on Learning Effectiveness: Chinese International Students in Malaysia

Gender

Male

Famale

Prefer not to say

Age

Below 20

20-22

23-25

Above 25

Level of Study

Diploma

Bachelor‘s Degree

Master’s Degree

Doctor’s Degree

Year of Study

Year1

Year2

Year3

Year4 or above

Institution Type

Public University

Private University

Duration of Use

Less than 6 months

6-12 months

1-2years

More than 2 years

AI Usage Frequency

	1	2	3	4	5
I use Generative AI tools frequently for my university learning.
I use Generative AI tools frequently for my university learning.
I use Generative AI tools when completing assignments.
I use Generative AI tools when completing assignments.
I use Generative AI tools to understand difficult concepts.
I use Generative AI tools to understand difficult concepts.
I use Generative AI tools to search for academic resources.
I use Generative AI tools to search for academic resources.
I use Generative AI tools to prepare for quizzes or examinations.
I use Generative AI tools to prepare for quizzes or examinations.
Using Generative AI tools has become part of my learning routine.
Using Generative AI tools has become part of my learning routine.

Perceived Usefulness

	1	2	3	4	5
Using Generative AI tools improves my academic performance.
Using Generative AI tools improves my academic performance.
Using Generative AI tools enables me to complete learning tasks more efficiently.
Using Generative AI tools enables me to complete learning tasks more efficiently.
Using Generative AI tools improves the quality of my learning.
Using Generative AI tools improves the quality of my learning.
Using Generative AI tools makes it easier to understand course materials.
Using Generative AI tools makes it easier to understand course materials.
Using Generative AI tools increases my learning productivity.
Using Generative AI tools increases my learning productivity.
Overall, I find Generative AI tools useful for my university learning.
Overall, I find Generative AI tools useful for my university learning.

10.

Self-Directed Learning

	1	2	3	4	5
I set clear learning goals before I begin studying.
I set clear learning goals before I begin studying.
I plan my learning activities according to my study needs.
I plan my learning activities according to my study needs.
I actively search for additional learning resources when necessary.
I actively search for additional learning resources when necessary.
I regularly monitor my learning progress.
I regularly monitor my learning progress.
I evaluate whether I have achieved my learning goals.
I evaluate whether I have achieved my learning goals.
I take responsibility for improving my own learning.
I take responsibility for improving my own learning.

11.

Learning Effectiveness

	1	2	3	4	5
I understand course content effectively.
I understand course content effectively.
I achieve my learning objectives successfully.
I achieve my learning objectives successfully.
I can apply what I have learned to academic tasks.
I can apply what I have learned to academic tasks.
I complete academic tasks with greater confidence.
I complete academic tasks with greater confidence.
I am satisfied with my learning outcomes.
I am satisfied with my learning outcomes.
Overall, my learning effectiveness has improved after using Generative AI tools.
Overall, my learning effectiveness has improved after using Generative AI tools.