How Motivation Relates to Generative AI Use: A Large-Scale Survey of Mexican High School Students
arXiv cs.AI / 3/23/2026
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Key Points
- This study surveyed 6,793 Mexican high school students to examine how motivational profiles relate to the use of generative AI tools in math and writing.
- Using K-means clustering, the researchers identified three distinct motivational profiles based on self-concept and perceived subject value.
- The results show domain-specific AI usage patterns associated with different motivational profiles, indicating that students use AI differently in math versus writing.
- The findings argue against one-size-fits-all AI integration in education and advocate for motivationally-informed interventions tailored to individual student profiles.
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