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Critical Thinking and Learning Interest in Academic Achievement: The Mediating Role of ChatGPT Indriyani, Wahyu; Harsono, Harsono
Edunesia : Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Research, Training and Philanthropy Institution Natural Aceh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51276/edu.v7i1.1375

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of critical thinking skills and learning interest on students' academic achievement in Surakarta, with ChatGPT serving as a mediating variable. The research employed a quantitative, explanatory survey method. Data were collected from 140 university students who had used ChatGPT in their academic activities, selected through purposive sampling. The research instrument consisted of a questionnaire with a four-point Likert scale that had been tested for validity and reliability. The results revealed that critical thinking skills and learning interest significantly affect academic achievement, both directly and indirectly through ChatGPT's mediating role. The research model demonstrated strong explanatory power with an R² value of 0.719. These findings highlight that integrating artificial intelligence-based technologies, such as ChatGPT, can enhance learning outcomes when combined with the development of critical thinking skills. Therefore, this study emphasizes the importance of implementing adaptive educational strategies that integrate technological use with cognitive skill development to prepare students for the challenges of the digital era.