Student Well-Being in the Age of AI: Benefits, Risks, and Institutional Implications of AI Integration in Higher Education

Document Type

Book Chapter

Source of Publication

Implications for Students Mental Health in the Digital Age AI and Cyber Behavior

Publication Date

3-26-2026

Abstract

The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools into higher education has transformed the student academic experience. This literature review examines the evolving relationship between AI tool usage and student well-being in higher education. This literature review examines a multidimensional framework of student well-being—psychological, emotional, social, cognitive, and physical—in digital and AI learning contexts. Drawing on empirical and theoretical research, the literature review identifies both the benefits and risks AI poses to student well-being. While AI tools such as intelligent tutoring systems and automated feedback platforms offer personalized learning, they may also contribute to cognitive overload and increased performance pressure. The chapter concludes with recommendations for educators, policymakers, and developers on implementing responsible, human-centered AI strategies that support—not compromise—student flourishing in AI-mediated learning environments.

ISBN

[9798337342221, 9798337342238, 9798337342245]

ISSN

2327-0411

Publisher

IGI Global Scientific Publishing

First Page

69

Last Page

102

Disciplines

Education

Keywords

Flourishing (0.7) | Computer science (0.48) | Applications of artificial intelligence (0.46) | Cognition (0.44) | Higher education (0.43) | Artificial intelligence (0.39) | Psychology (0.37) | Cognitive computing (0.36) | Knowledge management (0.35) | Information overload (0.35) | Empirical research (0.34) | Data science (0.31) | Educational technology (0.3) | Empirical evidence (0.29) | Lifelong learning (0.29) | Mathematics education (0.27) | Personalization (0.27) | Academic achievement (0.26) | Cognitive science (0.26) | Human–computer interaction (0.26) | Intelligent tutoring system (0.25)

Scopus ID

105036462579

Indexed in Scopus

yes

Open Access

no

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