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This study aims to explore how generative AI use affects cognitive dependence and perceived academic creativity among undergraduates.

August 13, 2026Journal of IntelligenceOpen Access

Generative AI as an External Cognitive Tool: Cognitive Dependence, AI Literacy, and Perceived Academic Creativity

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WLWenzhang LiJiangxi Normal University WZWeida ZhangFudan University MLMengling LiCentral China Normal University

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Cross-sectional study examines the links between GenAI use, cognitive dependence, AI literacy, and creativity in undergraduates, suggesting important implications for educational settings.

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This study aims to explore how generative AI use affects cognitive dependence and perceived academic creativity among undergraduates.
Cross-sectional survey conducted with 936 undergraduates across six universities in China.
Moderated mediation model assessed using latent structural equation modeling.
Confirmatory factor analysis validated the distinct constructs of GenAI use intensity, cognitive dependence, AI literacy, and academic creativity.
GenAI use intensity positively associated with perceived academic creativity (β ≈ 0.040) and cognitive dependence.
Cognitive dependence negatively correlated with perceived academic creativity.
AI literacy negatively associated with cognitive dependence and positively with perceived academic creativity.

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Li et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7d769b2b0e0cff3f64009c https://doi.org/10.3390/jintelligence14080185

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Cross-sectional study examines the links between GenAI use, cognitive dependence, AI literacy, and creativity in undergraduates, suggesting important implications for educational settings.

Generative AI as an External Cognitive Tool: Cognitive Dependence, AI Literacy, and Perceived Academic Creativity

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Generative AI as an External Cognitive Tool: Cognitive Dependence, AI Literacy, and Perceived Academic Creativity

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