AI Anxiety and Student Well-being in Higher Education
Supervisor Name
Mamoun Nawahdah
Supervisor Email
mnawahdah@birzeit.edu
University
Birzeit University
Research field
Computer Science
Bio
Dr. Mamoun Nawahdah is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Birzeit University, Palestine. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Tsukuba, Japan, where he was awarded the prestigious Japanese Government Scholarship (MEXT). His research focuses on human-computer interaction, educational technologies, and AI-driven learning systems. Dr. Nawahdah has published widely in international journals and conferences and actively contributes as a reviewer for leading venues in the field.
Description
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are becoming common in university education. However, some students may feel anxious about using these tools because of incorrect answers, academic integrity concerns, or fear of becoming too dependent on AI. This project aims to study the relationship between AI-related anxiety, psychological well-being, and academic confidence among university students in Palestine. Based on the findings, we will develop a simple interactive tool called AIWISE to help students understand AI, use it responsibly, and feel more confident when using it for learning. The tool will be tested with students to evaluate its usability and potential benefits. The project combines computer science, artificial intelligence, psychology, and public health, with the goal of supporting healthier and more responsible AI use in higher education.