A qualitative systematic review on AI empowered self-regulated learning in higher education
Abstract This systematic review explores the burgeoning intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications and self-regulated learning (SRL) in higher education. Aiming to synthesize empirical studies, we employed a qualitative approach to scrutinize AI’s role in supporting SRL processes. Thr...
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| description | Abstract This systematic review explores the burgeoning intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications and self-regulated learning (SRL) in higher education. Aiming to synthesize empirical studies, we employed a qualitative approach to scrutinize AI’s role in supporting SRL processes. Through a meticulous selection process adhering to PRISMA guidelines, we identified 14 distinct studies that leveraged AI applications, including chatbots, adaptive feedback systems, serious games, and e-textbooks, to support student autonomy. Our findings reveal a nuanced landscape where AI demonstrates potential in facilitating SRL’s forethought, performance, and reflection phases, yet also highlights whether the agency is human-centered or AI-centered leading to variations in the SRL model. This review underscores the imperative for balanced AI integration, ensuring technological advantages are harnessed without undermining student self-efficacy. The implications suggest a future where AI is a thoughtfully woven thread in the SRL fabric of higher education, calling for further research to optimize this synergy. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-43b7c84ac83b413c93eb86b18b5928db2025-08-20T01:47:33ZengNature Portfolionpj Science of Learning2056-79362025-05-0110111610.1038/s41539-025-00319-0A qualitative systematic review on AI empowered self-regulated learning in higher educationMin Lan0Xiaofeng Zhou1Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Intelligent Education Technology and Application, Zhejiang Normal UniversityCollege of Education, Zhejiang Normal UniversityAbstract This systematic review explores the burgeoning intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications and self-regulated learning (SRL) in higher education. Aiming to synthesize empirical studies, we employed a qualitative approach to scrutinize AI’s role in supporting SRL processes. Through a meticulous selection process adhering to PRISMA guidelines, we identified 14 distinct studies that leveraged AI applications, including chatbots, adaptive feedback systems, serious games, and e-textbooks, to support student autonomy. Our findings reveal a nuanced landscape where AI demonstrates potential in facilitating SRL’s forethought, performance, and reflection phases, yet also highlights whether the agency is human-centered or AI-centered leading to variations in the SRL model. This review underscores the imperative for balanced AI integration, ensuring technological advantages are harnessed without undermining student self-efficacy. The implications suggest a future where AI is a thoughtfully woven thread in the SRL fabric of higher education, calling for further research to optimize this synergy.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41539-025-00319-0 |
| spellingShingle | Min Lan Xiaofeng Zhou A qualitative systematic review on AI empowered self-regulated learning in higher education npj Science of Learning |
| title | A qualitative systematic review on AI empowered self-regulated learning in higher education |
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| title_short | A qualitative systematic review on AI empowered self-regulated learning in higher education |
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