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This research aims to explore the contradictory impacts of artificial intelligence on well-being through the mediators self-efficacy and ego depletion.

April 24, 2026Social Behavior and Personality An International JournalOpen Access

The double-edged sword effect of artificial intelligence usage on well-being: Self-efficacy and ego depletion as mediators

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LZLanfeng ZhouPutian University

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Survey examines how artificial intelligence affects well-being through self-efficacy and ego depletion in college students, suggesting a balanced approach is vital.

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This research aims to explore the contradictory impacts of artificial intelligence on well-being through the mediators self-efficacy and ego depletion.
Conducted a survey with 487 college students.
Analyzed the roles of self-efficacy and ego depletion as mediators in the AI-wellbeing relationship.
AI usage increased self-efficacy among participants.
AI usage also led to higher levels of ego depletion.
Self-efficacy positively influenced well-being, while ego depletion negatively affected it.

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Lanfeng Zhou (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69eb0a66553a5433e34b489f https://doi.org/10.2224/sbp.15627

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Survey examines how artificial intelligence affects well-being through self-efficacy and ego depletion in college students, suggesting a balanced approach is vital.

The double-edged sword effect of artificial intelligence usage on well-being: Self-efficacy and ego depletion as mediators

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The double-edged sword effect of artificial intelligence usage on well-being: Self-efficacy and ego depletion as mediators

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