The Effect of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use on Increasing Student Motivation in Thesis Writing
Abstract
The development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in higher education has influenced various academic practices of students, including in the process of writing theses. This study aims to analyze the effect of AI use on student motivation in completing their theses. The research used a quantitative approach with a survey design involving 35 students from the Japanese Language Education Study Program at Surabaya State University who were writing their theses. Data were collected through a questionnaire with a five-point Likert scale that measured the level of AI use and student motivation in the thesis-writing process. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics and simple linear regression analysis. The results showed that the level of AI usage was in the high category with an average score of 3.60, while student motivation was in the moderate-to-high category with an average score of 3.12. The regression analysis results showed that AI usage had a positive and significant effect on student motivation in completing their thesis with a coefficient of determination of 0.510. These findings indicate that the use of AI technology can serve as a learning-support tool that helps students understand academic concepts, organize research ideas, and improve efficiency in the thesis-writing process. However, student motivation is not only influenced by the use of technology, but also by various internal and external factors such as academic support, psychological conditions, and the learning environment.
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