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This research explores the influence of fear of failure and self-esteem on dependency on artificial intelligence among university students.

When university students’ insecurities drive them to rely excessively on Artificial Intelligence: Relationship between fear of failure, self-esteem, social support and ChatGPT dependence

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Moderated mediation analysis examines links between self-esteem, peer support, and AI reliance in university students, revealing unexpected results.

This research explores the influence of fear of failure and self-esteem on dependency on artificial intelligence among university students.
467 university students completed scales assessing fear of failure, self-esteem, peer support, teacher support, and ChatGPT dependency.
Moderated mediation analysis was performed to examine relationships among variables.
Higher fear of failure and lower self-esteem did not increase dependency on ChatGPT.
Social support from peers and teachers did not influence the relationship between self-esteem and AI dependency.

Galindo‐Domínguez et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Moderated mediation analysis examines links between self-esteem, peer support, and AI reliance in university students, revealing unexpected results.