ORIGINAL RESEARCH article
Front. Artif. Intell.
Sec. AI for Human Learning and Behavior Change
Volume 8 - 2025 | doi: 10.3389/frai.2025.1577911
This article is part of the Research TopicAI Innovations in Education: Adaptive Learning and BeyondView all 11 articles
Assessing Medical Students' Attitudes, Performance, and Usage of ChatGPT in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Provisionally accepted
- Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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This cross-sectional study was conducted from March to May 2024. It was approved by the institutional review board. An online survey was distributed to medical students in Jeddah to collect data on their awareness of ChatGPT and its impact on their attitudes and performance.The survey, which included 28 items across 2 sections was developed. For data analysis, Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software (version 27.0) was used to conduct statistical analysis.The final sample comprised 420 participants, of whom 84.3% had heard of ChatGPT, while 74.9% had used it prior to the study. The majority of participants were aged 18-21 (50.5%).Higher GPA and academic progression were significantly associated with greater awareness and performance related to ChatGPT. Additionally, privacy concerns, willingness to incorporate ChatGPT into learning and research, and perceptions of its ease of use were significantly correlated, with a p-value < 0.05.The findings indicate a generally positive perception of ChatGPT among medical students, particularly as they progress in their studies. Associations were observed between ChatGPT usage and students' academic standing and attitudes toward AI. While the ease of use was appreciated, concerns regarding privacy, ethical implications, and data security were also prominent, reflecting global trends. Further longitudinal and experimental research is necessary to better understand the educational implications of ChatGPT and to ensure its responsible integration into medical curricula.
Keywords: artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, Medical Education, Educational Technology, Medical students
Received: 16 Feb 2025; Accepted: 30 Jun 2025.
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* Correspondence: DR. DALIA Muhammed ALAMMARI, Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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