📄 Abstract
This study examines how artificial intelligence (AI) affects academic deviance among criminology students at the University of the Visayas. Using a quantitative research design, it gathered data from 278 randomly selected respondents to assess how AI tools affect students’ study habits, academic integrity, and ethical decision-making. The results show that AI can make learning more efficient and effective, but it also brings risks such as academic dishonesty, overreliance on technology, and reduced independent thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. ChatGPT is the AI tool respondents use most often, showing that conversational AI is becoming more popular in academic settings. The study also finds that students with some experience using AI understand its benefits and challenges, but they do not have advanced skills or a strong understanding of ethics. Gender and year level play important roles in how students use AI. Even though institutions try to encourage ethical use of AI, there is still a gap between what policies say and what actually happens. The study suggests adding AI literacy, ethical guidelines, and monitoring systems to academic programs. This approach supports responsible AI use, protects academic integrity, and helps future criminology professionals think independently. These findings are meant to guide educational strategies and policies as digital learning becomes more common.
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📚 How to Cite:
Angelica B. Ngojo, Queen E.Mabilog , AI-INDUCED ACADEMIC DEVIANCE: A CRIMINOLOGICAL STUDY ON CHANGES IN STUDENTS’ LIFE ACTIVITIES AND CONDUCT , Volume 12 , Issue 10, October 2026, EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR) , Pages: 25 - 31 , DOI: https://doi.org/10.36713/epra29076