Bridging individual and contextual influences: exploring the multilevel pathways of generative AI in shaping academic self-efficacy

Key Points

• Academic self-efficacy is significantly influenced by generative AI, affecting students' confidence in their academic capabilities.
• Key evidence showed a notable interaction effect between individual and contextual factors on self-efficacy.
• Analysis of multilevel pathways highlights how generative AI mediates the relationship between individuals and their contexts.
• This study emphasizes the importance of considering both personal and environmental factors in education.