BRIDGING AI AND PSYCHOLOGICAL MOTIVATION: FACULTY UTILIZATION OF LEARNING TOOLS TO SUPPORT COLLEGE STUDENT SUCCESS

Abstract

This study examined the relationship between faculty utilization of AI-powered learning tools and their impact on college students' psychological motivation, emotional well-being, and academic success in higher education institutions in Metro Manila. Data were collected from 63 randomly selected faculty members across various disciplines through a structured questionnaire validated by experts. Reliability analyses showed excellent internal consistency for scales measuring psychological motivation, emotional well-being, and academic success. The findings revealed that faculty generally held neutral perceptions regarding the effectiveness of AI tools in supporting students' motivation, emotional health, and academic performance. Despite this, statistically significant positive correlations were found among the three student outcome variables, indicating that AI utilization was associated with improved student outcomes. Furthermore, demographic factors significantly influenced students’ emotional well-being and academic success but did not affect psychological motivation. The study concluded that while faculty moderately used AI tools, these technologies contributed positively to students' educational and emotional development. Recommendations included enhancing faculty training for AI integration and promoting inclusive practices responsive to student diversity.