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Table 5 Direct effects (Study 2)

From: Is it harmful or helpful? Examining the causes and consequences of generative AI usage among university students

Hypothesis

Path

Coefficient

T Statistics

P-value

Status

H1

Workload -> Use of ChatGPT

0.133

2.622

0.009

Supported

H2

Time Pressure -> Use of ChatGPT

0.163

3.226

0.001

Supported

H3a, H3b

Sensitivity to Rewards -> Use of ChatGPT

− 0.102

1.710

0.087

H3b supported

H4

Sensitivity to Quality -> Use of ChatGPT

0.033

0.590

0.555

Not supported

H5

Use of ChatGPT -> Procrastination

0.309

6.984

0.000

Supported

H6

Use of ChatGPT -> Memory Loss

0.274

6.452

0.000

Supported

H7

Use of ChatGPT -> Academic Performance

− 0.104

2.390

0.017

Supported