Documentation, Informaiton & Knowledge ›› 2024, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (3): 38-48.doi: 10.13366/j.dik.2024.03.038

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An Examination of AI Literacy Among University Students: Current Status and Multifaceted Influencing Factors

ZHOU Qiong1,2, XU Yaping1,2, CAI Yingchun1,2   

  1. 1. Shanghai International Studies University Library, Shanghai, 201620;
    2. Digital Scholarship Center of Shanghai International Studies University, Shanghai, 201620
  • Online:2024-05-10 Published:2024-07-04
  • Contact: Correspondence should be addressed to XU Yaping, Email:xyp@shisu.edu.cn, ORCID:0000-0003-4800-9621
  • Supported by:
    This is an outcome of the project "Research on Improving the Ability of High Education Students to Identify Misinformation on the Internet"(2023YB006)supported by a grant from the National Security Education Research Center of Shanghai International Studies University and the University-Level Youth Project of Shanghai International Studies University "Construction of a Model for the Impact Factors of Misinformation Identification"(2022114031)supported by the fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities.

Abstract: [Purpose/Significance] This study aims to delve into the current status of AI literacy among high education students and its correlation with practical application, attitude, interest, and other factors, explore the feasibility and measures for high education institutes to cultivate students' AI literacy in the era of AI, and provide empirical support and theoretical guidance for advancing AI literacy education. [Design/Methodology] Employing quantitative research approaches, this study conducts an analysis of the current AI literacy level among high education students and its correlation with their educational and training backgrounds, practical application experience, attitude, and interest through surveys and data analysis. This research design emphasizes the crucial role of practical experience in enhancing students' AI literacy level, and also examines the impact of factors such as educational backgrounds, disciplinary background, attitude, and interest on AI literacy from various perspectives. [Findings/Conclusion] In the digital era, practical experience plays a vital role in enhancing the AI literacy level of high education students. By actively engaging in the practical use of AI technologies or products, students can more effectively translate theoretical knowledge into practical skills and thereby comprehensively elevate their AI literacy level. Furthermore, there exists a positive correlation between students' positive attitudes, interests, and AI literacy. [Originality/Value] The study presents a targeted scale for assessing the AI literacy level of high education students and examines the factors influencing AI literacy. It lays the groundwork for future in-depth exploration of the correlation between practical application of AI and theoretical learning, as well as developing a tailored educational training framework.

Keywords: AI literacy, University students, Education and training, Attitudes, Interests