This study surveyed 175 students enrolled at G University, located in Gimcheon, Gyeongsangbuk-do, to examine their perceptions and experiences regarding generative artificial intelligence (Generative AI). Data collected through an online questionnaire were analyzed using SPSS 22.0. The results showed that 75.4% of respondents had experience using AI, with the primary purposes being academic support and information retrieval. All satisfaction factors—including convenience, usefulness, interest, and reliability—along with educational effectiveness (M = 3.51) and the perceived necessity of education (M = 3.65) were above the median. Most students used AI for idea generation or drafting, while 7.5% submitted outputs exactly as generated. However, the absence of institutional usage guidelines (67.4%) and literacy gaps were identified as potential issues. Based on these findings, it is recommended that universities develop ethical guidelines, implement phased AI literacy education, and design assignments that promote creativity and critical thinking.
Kim et al. (Sun,) studied this question.