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Research Summary: Impacts of artificial intelligence on willingness to communicate and its key antecedents in EFL contexts: a systematic review (2015–2026)
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- Frontiers in Education
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- Aziz Shuaib Ausi
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- 15 September 2026
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A systematic review of 73 empirical studies published between 2015 and February 2026 examines the impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Willingness to Communicate (WTC) and its antecedents within English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts. The review aims to synthesize existing research, assess AI's influence, and identify gaps for future study, highlighting AI's potential to enhance WTC in language learning.
Why it matters
This analysis is strategically important as it highlights the growing intersection of artificial intelligence with psychological and educational constructs, specifically in language acquisition. Understanding how AI influences communication willingness can inform the development of more effective pedagogical tools and learning environments globally, fostering improved communication skills across diverse populations.
Key insights
- Willingness to Communicate (WTC) is a critical psychological construct in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) acquisition.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) demonstrates significant potential to improve both learners' WTC and its key antecedents.
- Prior systematic reviews have not specifically focused on the synthesis of AI-WTC research within EFL contexts.
- The systematic review analyzed 73 empirical studies to understand research characteristics and AI's impacts on WTC.
- The review identified actionable gaps in current research, providing directions for future study on AI's role in EFL WTC.
Source
Frontiers in Education — https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/feduc.2026.1927432
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