نوع مقاله : علمی پژوهشی(عادی)
عنوان مقاله English
نویسندگان English
Objective: This study aimed to validate and examine the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Artificial Intelligence Literacy Scale in Second Language Writing among Iranian student teachers.
Method: The research employed a descriptive-survey design and falls within the category of instrument development (psychometric) studies. The statistical population consisted of all student teachers at Farhangian University in the academic year 2025–2026, from whom 828 participants (485 females and 343 males) were selected through convenience sampling. To precisely examine the psychometric properties and prevent overfitting, the total sample was randomly divided into two independent subsamples of 414 participants each. The first subsample was used for exploratory factor analysis (EFA), and the second subsample was used for confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Reliability was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha and composite reliability, and criterion-related validity was examined through correlation with the construct of attitude toward the use of artificial intelligence in second language learning.
Results: Exploratory factor analysis on the first subsample extracted a four-factor structure (Understanding, Usage, Evaluation, and Ethics) that explained 56.15% of the total variance. Confirmatory factor analysis on the second subsample confirmed the desirable fit of the extracted model and the hierarchical structure of the scale. The scale demonstrated high reliability (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.93; composite reliability > 0.80). Criterion-related validity was supported by a positive and significant correlation (r = 0.73) with the attitude construct. The mean artificial intelligence literacy of the students was above average, with the Ethics component obtaining the highest score and the Evaluation component the lowest.
Conclusions: The findings indicate that the Persian version of the Artificial Intelligence Literacy Scale in Second Language Writing is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing AI literacy in L2 writing within the Iranian higher education context. It can serve as a basis for designing educational courses focused on critical thinking and the ethical use of modern technologies.
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