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Gender differences in artificial intelligence: the role of artificial intelligence anxiety.
Claudia Russo1, Luciano Romano1, Davide Clemente2
1Experimental and Applied Psychology Laboratory, Department of Health and Life Sciences, Università Europea di Roma, Rome, Italy.
Frontiers in Psychology
|May 21, 2025
Summary
Gender significantly impacts artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, with women reporting higher AI anxiety and lower positive attitudes. However, AI anxiety can level these gender differences, suggesting potential for reducing the digital gap.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Technology and Society
Background:
- Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption is widespread, yet gender-related inequalities in access and usage persist.
- Understanding factors influencing AI adoption, such as AI anxiety, is crucial for equitable technology integration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate gender differences in AI adoption factors.
- To examine the moderating role of gender in the relationship between AI anxiety and positive attitudes toward AI.
Main Methods:
- Online anonymous self-report questionnaire administered to 335 adults (52.2% women).
- Statistical analyses included MANOVA and a moderation model to test hypotheses.
Main Results:
- Women reported higher AI anxiety, lower positive attitudes, reduced AI usage, and lower perceived AI knowledge compared to men.
- A negative correlation was found between AI anxiety and positive attitudes toward AI.
- Gender differences in positive AI attitudes diminished at higher levels of AI anxiety, indicating a leveling effect.
Conclusions:
- AI anxiety acts as a "gender differences leveler" in technology adoption.
- Findings highlight the need for interventions to mitigate gender disparities in the digital landscape.
- This research contributes to understanding gender dynamics in technology and reducing the digital divide.
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