Influence of artificial intelligence knowledge, attitude, perception, and utilization ability on communication competence in nursing students
10.5977/jkasne.2026.32.1.132
- Author:
Jung-Ha SON
1
;
Su-Jeong JEONG
;
Chul-Gyu KIM
Author Information
1. Doctoral Student, Department of Nursing Science, College of Nursing, Chungbuk National University
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education
2026;32(1):132-141
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Purpose:This study aimed to examine the relationships between artificial intelligence (AI) knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, and utilization ability, and their influence on communication competence in nursing students.
Methods:A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 160 nursing students from three universities in Chungcheongbuk-do, Korea, between September 12 and 19, 2025. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires to assess AI knowledge, attitudes, perception and utilization ability, and communication competence. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, one-way ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation coefficients, and stepwise multiple regression using IBM SPSS version 26.0.
Results:The mean scores for communication competence were 180.63±16.56. The scores for AI knowledge, positive attitudes, negative attitudes, and perception/utilization ability were 10.53±3.59, 45.06±4.44, 22.25±3.80, and 88.33±12.50, respectively. Significant predictors of communication competence included positive attitudes toward AI (B=0.95, p=.003), perceived ease of use (B=1.15, p=.009), and AI usage time of five hours or more per week (B=8.23, p=.015). These factors explained 22.0% of the variance in communication competence.
Conclusion:Educational interventions that foster positive attitudes toward AI, enhance perceived ease of use through user-friendly tools, and provide sufficient hands-on experience with AI programs may effectively improve nursing students’ communication competence.
