# Exploring User Perspectives on ChatGPT: Applications, Perceptions, and Implications for AI-Integrated Education

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2305.13114 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2305.13114/

## Key facts

- Cited by 8 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- First posted on arXiv 22 May 2023.

## Built on by (most cited first, 8 of 8)

- [Large Language Models for Education: A Survey and Outlook](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2403.18105/) (2024)
- [Bringing Generative AI to Adaptive Learning in Education](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2402.14601/) (2024)
- [The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Evolution of Digital Education: A Comparative Study of OpenAI Text Generation Tools including ChatGPT, Bing Chat, Bard, and Ernie](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2309.02029/) (2023)
- [Kattis vs. ChatGPT: Assessment and Evaluation of Programming Tasks in the Age of Artificial Intelligence](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2312.01109/) (2023)
- [Potential Benefits of Employing Large Language Models in Research in Moral Education and Development](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2306.13805/) (2023)
- [Perceptions of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and Artificial Intelligence Impact on Society](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2308.02030/) (2023)
- [Analysis of the User Perception of Chatbots in Education Using A Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling Approach](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2311.03636/) (2023)
- [When AI Blurs the Boundaries of Contribution: An Empirical Study of Authorship Calibration](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2607.15006/) (2026)

## Abstract (arXiv)

To foster the development of pedagogically potent and ethically sound AI-integrated learning landscapes, it is pivotal to critically explore the perceptions and experiences of the users immersed in these contexts. In this study, we perform a thorough qualitative content analysis across four key social media platforms. Our goal is to understand the user experience (UX) and views of early adopters of ChatGPT across different educational sectors. The results of our research show that ChatGPT is most commonly used in the domains of higher education, K-12 education, and practical skills training. In social media dialogues, the topics most frequently associated with ChatGPT are productivity, efficiency, and ethics. Early adopters' attitudes towards ChatGPT are multifaceted. On one hand, some users view it as a transformative tool capable of amplifying student self-efficacy and learning motivation. On the other hand, there is a degree of apprehension among concerned users. They worry about a potential overdependence on the AI system, which they fear might encourage superficial learning habits and erode students' social and critical thinking skills. This dichotomy of opinions underscores the complexity of Human-AI Interaction in educational contexts. Our investigation adds depth to this ongoing discourse, providing crowd-sourced insights for educators and learners who are considering incorporating ChatGPT or similar generative AI tools into their pedagogical strategies.