University Students’ Perceptions of AI Application in Writing Skills in Vietnam: A Systematic Review

Despite the growing integration of Artificial Intelligence in global education, AI tools fail to be broadly applied in Vietnamese contexts. This study aims to systematically review students’ perceptions regarding the application of AI tools in writing education in Vietnamese contexts to proffer some suggestions for effective AI use to support writing skills. The content analysis method was employed in a thorough analysis of three selected articles. The study concludes that Vietnamese university students’ perceptions have increasingly garnered attention from scholars in recent years, with mixed methods being identified as the predominant research approach in relevant investigations. The findings reveal that AI applications offer significant advantages to students, including enhancements in writing quality, increased writing productivity, and improvements in active learning engagement, as well as positive psychological effects. Nevertheless, the study also underscores challenges that participants face, particularly concerning the accuracy of AI-generated content and the tendency of over-dependence on these technologies, which could affect their overall writing skills development and critical thinking skills. The study recommends that universities in Vietnam invest in digital literacy, improve technological infrastructure, and establish clear ethical guidelines for AI integration in academic writing.