Rebuilding Academic Confidence in an AI-Regulated World: An Autoethnographic Reflection on Students’ Learning and Well-Being

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

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming education, enabling self-directed learning while raising concerns for academic integrity and student well-being. This autoethnographic study reflects on my students’ use of plagiarism detection, generative AI, and AI-assisted writing tools. Guided by Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory, it highlights how AI provides efficiency yet also fosters anxiety, self-doubt, and reduced ownership of learning. Findings show students often struggle to apply critical thinking due to overreliance on AI. The chapter concludes with recommendations for supportive environments that empower learners rather than undermine them.

ISBN

[9798337342221, 9798337342238, 9798337342245]

ISSN

2327-0411

Publisher

IGI Global Scientific Publishing

First Page

157

Last Page

175

Disciplines

Computer Sciences | Medicine and Health Sciences

Keywords

Raising (metalworking) (0.68) | Engineering ethics (0.55) | Pedagogy (0.53) | Sociology (0.52) | Sociocultural evolution (0.47) | Autoethnography (0.46) | Generative grammar (0.43) | Consciousness raising (0.42) | Ethnography (0.42) | Public relations (0.41) | Perspective (graphical) (0.36) | Psychology (0.34) | Political science (0.34) | Transformative learning (0.32) | Critical thinking (0.32) | Higher education (0.29) | Mathematics education (0.28) | Qualitative research (0.27) | Corporate governance (0.25)

Scopus ID

105036458711

Indexed in Scopus

yes

Open Access

no

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