Table 3.
Attitudes and impressions regarding ChatGPT in research (N = 369).
| Statement |
Agree N (%) |
Neutral N (%) |
Disagree N (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| I rely heavily on technology in my research. | 279 (75.6) | 61 (16.5) | 29 (7.9) |
| Possesses advanced technological skills. | 227 (61.5) | 126 (34.1) | 16 (4.3) |
| I can learn technology skills easily. | 323 (87.5) | 43 (11.7) | 3 (0.8) |
| I do not prefer using new technological tools in my research, as the existing tools are sufficient. | 55 (14.9) | 84 (22.8) | 230 (62.3) |
| ChatGPT can answer complex questions. | 100 (27.1) | 186 (50.4) | 83 (22.5) |
| ChatGPT cannot solve problems requiring high mental abilities. | 206 (55.8) | 137 (37.1) | 26 (7.0) |
| Information from ChatGPT can be relied upon without review. | 22 (6.0) | 91 (24.7) | 256 (69.4) |
| ChatGPT provides accurate information in the research field. | 52 (14.1) | 187 (50.7) | 130 (35.2) |
| ChatGPT answers can be directly copied into research papers. | 33 (8.9) | 75 (20.3) | 261 (70.7) |
| The solutions provided by ChatGPT are effective. | 67 (18.2) | 198 (53.7) | 104 (28.2) |
| Using ChatGPT reduces research reliability. | 139 (37.7) | 155 (42.0) | 75 (20.3) |
| ChatGPT may contribute to increased plagiarism. | 197 (53.4) | 132 (35.8) | 40 (10.8) |
| Using ChatGPT increases scientific integrity. | 44 (11.9) | 167 (45.3) | 158 (42.8) |
| Researchers are responsible for ChatGPT errors. | 304 (82.4) | 52 (14.1) | 13 (3.5) |
| ChatGPT may exhibit biases. | 174 (47.2) | 149 (40.4) | 46 (12.5) |
| Using ChatGPT may raise ethical issues in research. | 281 (76.2) | 73 (19.8) | 15 (4.1) |
| ChatGPT requires independent testing for scientific use. | 252 (68.3) | 100 (27.1) | 17 (4.6) |
| ChatGPT may replace researchers in some disciplines. | 124 (33.6) | 114 (30.9) | 131 (35.5) |
| Researchers need formal training to use ChatGPT. | 260 (70.5) | 92 (24.9) | 17 (4.6) |
| Using ChatGPT positively impacts researchers' careers. | 188 (50.9) | 144 (39.0) | 37 (10.0) |
| Research contributed by ChatGPT can be confidently cited. | 63 (17.1) | 130 (35.2) | 176 (47.7) |
| Research by ChatGPT is easily accepted in scientific journals. | 55 (14.9) | 196 (53.1) | 118 (32.0) |
| Using ChatGPT increases the number of published papers. | 222 (60.2) | 121 (32.8) | 26 (7.0) |
| Using ChatGPT facilitates access to information. | 267 (72.4) | 91 (24.7) | 11 (3.0) |
| Using ChatGPT in research saves time and effort. | 265 (71.8) | 93 (25.2) | 11 (3.0) |
| Using ChatGPT reduces review and publication costs. | 191 (51.8) | 141 (38.2) | 37 (10.0) |
| Using ChatGPT reduces overall research costs. | 213 (57.7) | 129 (35.0) | 27 (7.3) |