Exploring the effects of artificial intelligence on student and academic well-being in higher education: a mini-review
The increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education is reshaping how students engage with their academic and personal lives. However, the impact of AI on students’ well-being remains underexplored. This mini-review synthesizes current literature to assess how AI affects student we...
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| description | The increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education is reshaping how students engage with their academic and personal lives. However, the impact of AI on students’ well-being remains underexplored. This mini-review synthesizes current literature to assess how AI affects student well-being, focusing on mental health, social interactions, and academic experiences. While AI offers benefits such as personalized learning, mental health support, and improved communication efficiency, it also raises concerns regarding digital fatigue, loneliness, technostress, and reduced face-to-face interactions. Over-reliance on AI may diminish interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, leading to social isolation and anxiety. Furthermore, issues such as data privacy and job displacement emerge as AI technologies permeate educational environments. The review highlights the need for balanced AI integration that supports both academic success and student well-being, advocating for further empirical studies to comprehensively understand these dynamics. As AI becomes more embedded in education, it is crucial to develop strategies that mitigate its negative effects while promoting holistic well-being among students. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-90d4965ba25545bfbe6fac06a6da19072025-02-03T06:33:43ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Psychology1664-10782025-02-011610.3389/fpsyg.2025.14981321498132Exploring the effects of artificial intelligence on student and academic well-being in higher education: a mini-reviewBlanka Klimova0Marcel Pikhart1Department of Applied Linguistics, Faculty of Informatics and Management, University of Hradec Kralove, Hradec Králové, CzechiaCentre for Basic and Applied Research, Faculty of Informatics and Management, University of Hradec Kralove, Hradec Králové, CzechiaThe increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education is reshaping how students engage with their academic and personal lives. However, the impact of AI on students’ well-being remains underexplored. This mini-review synthesizes current literature to assess how AI affects student well-being, focusing on mental health, social interactions, and academic experiences. While AI offers benefits such as personalized learning, mental health support, and improved communication efficiency, it also raises concerns regarding digital fatigue, loneliness, technostress, and reduced face-to-face interactions. Over-reliance on AI may diminish interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, leading to social isolation and anxiety. Furthermore, issues such as data privacy and job displacement emerge as AI technologies permeate educational environments. The review highlights the need for balanced AI integration that supports both academic success and student well-being, advocating for further empirical studies to comprehensively understand these dynamics. As AI becomes more embedded in education, it is crucial to develop strategies that mitigate its negative effects while promoting holistic well-being among students.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1498132/fullwell-beingartificial intelligence (AI)higher educationquality of lifeQoL divide artificial intelligence and AI |
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