A qualitative analysis of Chinese higher education students’ intentions and influencing factors in using ChatGPT: a grounded theory approach

The emergence of ChatGPT has significantly impacted the field of education. While much of the existing research has predominantly examined the theoretical implications of ChatGPT, there is a notable absence of empirical studies substantiating these claims. As pivotal stakeholders in education and pr...

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