Anxiety about Artificial Intelligence as an Emerging Field of Science: The Example of Preschool Teacher Candidates
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https://doi.org/10.55549/jeseh.855Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence, Artificial intelligence anxiety, Educational technologyAbstract
The importance of artificial intelligence in daily life is increasing every day. This situation is inevitably reflected in educational environments. However, using artificial intelligence also causes anxiety. This study aims to determine the anxiety levels of preschool preservice teachers regarding artificial intelligence and examine them using various variables. The study was conducted using a survey, a quantitative research method. Data was collected from 208 volunteer participants using a convenience sampling method. The 16-item Artificial Intelligence Anxiety Scale was used as the data collection tool. t-test, ANOVA, percentage, and frequency were used in data analysis to obtain findings. In addition to the techniques used in interpreting the findings, the criterion for determining the level of artificial intelligence anxiety was used. The interpretation of the research findings revealed that preschool teachers had moderate levels of anxiety regarding artificial intelligence. This anxiety did not differ among preschool teachers' grade levels, daily internet use, knowledge about artificial intelligence, or number of siblings. However, it was found that there were differences in terms of gender.
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