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Drastic Decrease in Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Ability Among Youth Due to Increasing Reliance on AI

Author(s) Ms. Kamalee Ganesh, Mr. Manoj R, Ms. Sasikala R
Country India
Abstract The study aimed to investigate the relationship between generative AI dependence and cognitive abilities such as critical thinking and problem-solving among young adults using a quantitative research approach. To achieve the research objectives, the Generative AI Dependency Scale (GAIDS), Critical Thinking Disposition Scale (CTDS), and Problem-Solving Inventory (PSI) were administered to 300 participants within the age range of 18-30 years in Chennai city, India. The findings of the study using quantitative research design indicated a moderate level of AI dependence with a mean score of 30․22 (SD=10․73), a moderate level of critical thinking with a mean score of 41․69 (SD=7․38), and a moderate level of problem-solving ability with a mean score of 144․48 (SD=29․29). Pearson's correlation analysis indicated a strong negative relationship between AI dependence and critical thinking ability (r=-0․902; p<0․01) and problem-solving ability (r=-0․958; p<0․01), and a strong positive relationship between critical thinking and problem-solving ability (r=0․922; p<0․01). The null hypothesis was rejected since the findings indicated a significant relationship among the variables.
Keywords Generative AI Dependence, Critical Thinking Ability, Problem-Solving Ability, Young Adults
Field Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-04-01
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.73184
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