Defining Agentic Engagement The concept of agentic engagement represents a crucial and relatively recent refinement within the extensive psychological literature concerning student involvement in educational settings. Traditionally, engagement has been viewed through lenses of behavior (effort and participation) and emotion (interest and enjoyment); however, agentic engagement shifts the focus entirely toward the student’s proactive role […]
Artificial Intelligence Chatbot Dependence: A Psychological Perspective Artificial Intelligence Chatbot Dependence refers to a complex behavioral pattern characterized by an excessive, compulsive reliance on AI conversational agents, often leading to significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning. This phenomenon transcends typical heavy usage; it involves a maladaptive psychological integration […]