This study aimed to develop and validate a psychometric instrument based on the UTAUT model to assess the acceptance and use of artificial intelligence (AI) among Mexican university students. It was quantitative, cross-sectional, and instrumental research, using a convenience sample of 213 students from the University of Sonora. Analyses included reliability (Cronbach’s alpha), confirmatory factor analysis, and Rasch modeling. Results showed that the instrument had solid psychometric properties, with strong internal consistency, construct validity, and ítem fit. Significant correlations were found, especially between performance expectancy, attitude towards technology, and behavioral intention. Study limitations included the non-probabilistic sampling and the underrepresentation of senior students. The main contribution was the validation of a context-specific scale for assessing AI use in Mexican higher education. It was concluded that the instrument is reliable and valuable for future research and educational interventions aimed at fostering the ethical and effective use of AI.
Navarro-Rodríguez et al. (Tue,) studied this question.