Ethical and Responsible Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence by University Students: Design and Validation of an Instrument Using the Expert Competence Coefficient

Ernesto Colomo-Magaña; Julio Cabero-Almenara; Julio Ruiz-Palmero; Antonio Palacios-Rodríguez

doi:10.46661/ijeri.13253

Authors

Ernesto Colomo-Magaña University of Malaga https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3527-7937
Julio Cabero-Almenara University of Sevilla https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1133-6031
Julio Ruiz-Palmero University of Malaga https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6958-0926
Antonio Palacios-Rodríguez University of Sevilla https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0689-6317

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46661/ijeri.13253

Keywords:

generative artificial intelligence, ethical practices, responsible practices, university students, questionnaire, expert competence coefficient

Abstract

The rapid emergence of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) in higher education makes it necessary to guide its use on the basis of ethical principles and responsible practices. The aim of this study was to validate the Questionnaire on Responsible and Ethical Practices in the Academic Use of Artificial Intelligence (CPREUA-IA) for university students. The expert judgement method was employed, with the Expert Competence Coefficient (ECC) used to select evaluators. Of the 154 initial participants, 77 reached the required level of high competence (ECC ≥ 0.8). The results showed positive ratings for the clarity, coherence, and relevance factors across the seven dimensions of the instrument (ethical and moral practices, metacognitive regulation, self-regulation, critical verification, uncertainty management, legal and regulatory use, and ongoing training), with no items requiring elimination. It is concluded that the instrument demonstrates content validity, and that psychometric validation with university students is now required.

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Author Biographies

Ernesto Colomo-Magaña, University of Malaga

Professor of Educational Technology, University of Malaga, Department of Didactics and Educational Organization

Julio Cabero-Almenara, University of Sevilla

Professor of Educational Technology, University of Seville, Department of Didactics and Educational Organization

Julio Ruiz-Palmero, University of Malaga

Professor of Educational Technology, University of Malaga, Department of Didactics and Educational Organization

Antonio Palacios-Rodríguez, University of Sevilla

Professor of Educational Technology, University of Seville, Department of Didactics and Educational Organization

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