Effects of Generative AI Dependency on Undergraduate Students’ Creativity

Abstract

Based on the Behavioral Dependency Framework, this study explores the influence mechanism of generative artificial intelligence dependency on undergraduate students’ creativity. In this study, the generative artificial intelligence dependency was divided into three dimensions: cognitive preoccupation, negative consequences and withdrawal. 223 valid questionnaires were obtained through online surveys, and data analysis was conducted using the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results show that cognitive preoccupation has a positive impact on creativity, but the negative consequences and withdrawal have no effect on creativity. This study not only refines the relationship mechanism between the generative artificial intelligence dependency and creativity, but also provides empirical reference for universities to guide students to use generative artificial intelligence rationally.