Translation and validation of the artificial intelligence anxiety scale in German.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Artificial intelligence anxiety refers to fear due to challenges caused by AI-related changes in one's own life. As the first study, our aim was to translate and validate the German version of the Artificial Intelligence Anxiety Scale (AIAS-G). Furthermore, norm values (i.e., reference scores derived from the population) were presented.

Methods

Data were used from a quota-based sample of the adult population in Germany spanning from 18 to 74 years (n = 3,270) reflecting the German population in terms of sex, age and federal state. Data were collected in January 2025. The translation process followed established guidelines. Reliability was determined (in terms of Cronbach's alpha and McDonald's omega). Confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to examine construct validi

SUBMITTER: Hajek A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12507318 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature