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Weihao Wang1, Long Diao2,3, Jingting Yu4

  • 1Faculty of Education, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200062, China.

BMC Psychology
|June 23, 2026
PubMed
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Artificial intelligence (AI) interventions significantly reduce academic anxiety in students. While effects vary across contexts, AI shows a moderate overall impact on improving student well-being and performance.

Area of Science:

  • Educational Psychology
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Artificial Intelligence in Education

Background:

  • Academic anxiety detrimentally affects student performance and well-being.
  • The efficacy of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in mitigating academic anxiety is currently debated, with mixed research findings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantitatively assess the overall impact of AI interventions on academic anxiety through meta-analysis.
  • To identify potential factors that may moderate the effectiveness of AI in reducing academic anxiety.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature search yielded 22 studies comprising 30 independent effect sizes.
  • Random-effects models with robust variance estimation were employed for analysis.
  • Subgroup analyses and Q-tests were conducted to explore heterogeneity.
Keywords:
Academic AnxietyArtificial IntelligenceChatbotIntelligent Tutoring SystemsVirtual Technology

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Main Results:

  • AI interventions demonstrated a significant, moderate effect in reducing academic anxiety (g = -0.65).
  • Effectiveness varied descriptively by anxiety type, AI technology (intelligent tutoring systems, robotics showed effects), educational level, and cultural context.
  • Sustained effects were observed from immediate to delayed posttests, with recent studies showing larger effects.

Conclusions:

  • AI interventions offer a significant, moderately effective approach to reducing academic anxiety.
  • While descriptive variations exist, most subgroup differences lack statistical robustness.
  • Future research should prioritize rigorous designs, extended follow-ups, and advanced modeling to elucidate mechanisms.