Psychology & AI Ethics
Personality traits measured by the HEXACO personality inventory and the dark triad predict university students' attitudes and misconduct behaviors related to generative artificial intelligence
This study investigates how personality traits, specifically those measured by the HEXACO Personality Inventory and the Dark Triad, predict university students' attitudes toward generative artificial intelligence (GAI) and their engagement in GAI-related academic misconduct. The findings demonstrate that personality traits are central to understanding both the adoption and misuse of GAI in academic contexts.
Executive Impact at a Glance
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GAI Attitudes Scale Internal Consistency (Cronbach's α)
0.86
GAI Attitudes Scale Test-Retest Reliability (r)
0.498
Variance in GAI Misconduct explained by Personality Traits (R²)
Deep Analysis & Enterprise Applications
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High Internal Consistency (Cronbach's α) for GAI Attitudes Scale
GAI Attitudes Scale Validation Process
Initial Item Pool (24 items)
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Expert Review & Refinement
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12-Item Scale (Cognitive, Affective, Behavioral)
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Psychometric Evaluation (CFA, Reliability)
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Final GAI Attitudes Scale
| Trait Dimension | Impact on GAI Attitudes | Impact on GAI Misconduct |
|---|---|---|
| Honesty-Humility | Not significant | Decreases likelihood |
| Emotionality | Not significant | Not significant |
| Extraversion | Increases favorable attitudes | Not significant |
| Agreeableness | Not significant | Decreases likelihood |
| Conscientiousness | Not significant | Decreases likelihood |
| Openness to Experience | Increases favorable attitudes | Not significant |
| Machiavellianism | Increases favorable attitudes | Not significant |
| Narcissism | Not significant | Increases likelihood |
| Psychopathy | Not significant | Increases likelihood |
The Dominance of Personality in Ethical GAI Use
A crucial finding reveals that personality traits significantly outweigh attitudes in predicting GAI-related academic misconduct. While positive attitudes may foster willingness to use GAI, deep-seated traits like Honesty-Humility and Psychopathy are more direct and robust predictors of whether that use remains ethical. This suggests that interventions focused solely on shaping attitudes toward AI ethics may be insufficient without addressing underlying personality dispositions.
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Your Ethical AI Implementation Roadmap
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Phase 1: GAI Attitude Assessment & Benchmarking
Deploy validated GAI Attitudes Scale to understand current student perceptions and identify areas for ethical awareness improvement.
Phase 2: Personality Profiling & Risk Identification
Integrate HEXACO and Dark Triad assessments to identify student segments prone to GAI misuse based on personality traits.
Phase 3: Tailored Ethical Training Programs
Develop and implement personality-informed interventions focusing on moral reflection, integrity training, and responsible GAI engagement for high-risk student profiles.
Phase 4: Policy & System Integration
Revise academic integrity policies to explicitly address GAI use, integrating detection tools while fostering an environment that encourages ethical innovation.
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