International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) - 2025 : Lecturer's Perceptions and Strategies on ChatGPT Overreliance in ESL Academic Writing Among Undergraduates: A Case Study at a Malaysian Private University

Azmi, Fairuz Umira (2025) International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) - 2025 : Lecturer's Perceptions and Strategies on ChatGPT Overreliance in ESL Academic Writing Among Undergraduates: A Case Study at a Malaysian Private University. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 9 (12). pp. 571-582. ISSN 2454-6186

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Abstract

The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT has transformed academic writing practices in English as a Second Language (ESL) contexts while simultaneously raising concerns about academic integrity and skill development. This study explored ESL lecturers’ perceptions of students’ overreliance on ChatGPT and the strategies adopted to manage this phenomenon at a Malaysian private university. Guided by the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB), a qualitative case study design was employed, and semi-structured interviews were conducted with three ESL lecturers teaching academic writing. Reflexive thematic analysis revealed that while ChatGPT offers linguistic scaffolding, lecturers perceived a decline in authentic writing processes, diminished metacognitive engagement, and increasing occurrences of AI-generated inaccuracies and fabricated references. Moreover, varied lecturer expectations and the lack of guidelines were found to encourage students’ dependence on AI applications. Consequently, lecturers introduced in-class writing tasks, structured assessments and oral defences to verify the authenticity of student submissions. These results emphasise the need for AI literacy education, unified governance and assessment restructuring to ensure ethical and accountable AI use in higher education.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	ESL academic writing; ChatGPT; AI overreliance; Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB)
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education
Divisions:	Institute of Graduate Studies (IGS)
Depositing User:	LIBRARY2 UPTM
Date Deposited:	31 Jul 2026 01:28
Last Modified:	31 Jul 2026 01:28
URI:	http://eprints.uptm.edu.my/id/eprint/5935

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