The Examination of the Relationship Between Artificial Intelligence Usage Tendency and Demographic Variables Of Students Studying in the Faculty of Sport Sciences
Abstract
Purpose: This study aimed to examine the relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) usage tendency and demographic variables among students studying in faculties of sport sciences. As AI technologies become increasingly integrated into educational and professional environments, understanding the factors influencing AI adoption among university students has emerged as an important area of research.
Method: A quantitative research design was employed, and the study was conducted using a survey model. The sample consisted of 350 university students enrolled in sport sciences programs. Data were collected using a Personal Information Form and the General Attitude Toward Artificial Intelligence Scale. Demographic variables including gender, age, academic department, grade level, years of sports participation, grade point average, and family income level were examined. Descriptive statistics, Mann–Whitney U, and Kruskal–Wallis H tests were used for data analysis.
Results: The findings revealed that students’ AI usage tendency differed significantly according to gender, age, years of sports participation, and grade point average. However, no significant differences were found based on grade level, academic department, or family income level. Furthermore, the participants generally demonstrated a moderate to positive tendency toward AI usage. Differences associated with academic characteristics suggest that exposure to technology and disciplinary context may play a significant role in AI adoption.
Conclusion: The findings contribute to the growing literature on AI adoption in higher education, particularly within the field of sport sciences. The study emphasizes the importance of integrating AI literacy into sport sciences curricula and developing targeted educational strategies to improve students’ technological competencies. Future studies are recommended to employ longitudinal research designs and include behavioral data in order to better understand the long-term dynamics of AI usage among university students.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Sports Science and Exercise (Other)
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
September 1, 2026
Submission Date
April 29, 2026
Acceptance Date
May 23, 2026
Published in Issue
Year 2026 Volume: 9 Number: 2026