The impact of AI literacy on work-life balance and job satisfaction among university faculty: a self-determination theory perspective.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the nature of academic work, yet the role of AI literacy in supporting faculty well-being remains underexplored. This study investigates how AI literacy influences university faculty's work-life balance and job satisfaction through the satisfaction of three basic psychological needs.

Methods

Survey data were collected from 511 faculty members. Measures included AI literacy, perceived autonomy, perceived competence, perceived relatedness, work-life balance, job satisfaction, and technology acceptance. Statistical analyses examined the direct and indirect effects of AI literacy on faculty well-being.

Results

The findings indicate that AI literacy significantly enhances the satisfaction of autonom

SUBMITTER: Huang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12487956 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature