AI Learning Attitudes and AI Literacy Among Community Adult Learners: Social Implications in the Context of Digital Transformation
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Abstract
In the context of rapid population aging and digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping social development, individual learning, and patterns of social participation. The trajectory of social progress and transformation is closely associated with the development of AI applications and related competencies among the general public. However, uneven development of AI capabilities may further exacerbate digital inequalities among adult learners. This study aims to provide a preliminary exploration of AI learning attitudes and AI literacy among community adult learners in Taiwan, and to examine their implications for digital inclusion and future development in an aging society. The study recruited 170 adults from northern Taiwan who participated in community-based AI learning programs. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed through descriptive statistics and Pearson’s correlation analysis. The results indicate that participants generally demonstrated highly positive AI learning attitudes, while their levels of AI literacy were comparatively lower, revealing a gap characterized by “high motivation but low competence.” In addition, a significant positive correlation was found between AI learning attitudes and AI literacy, suggesting that learning attitudes serve as an important motivational foundation for AI literacy. However, attitudes alone are insufficient to facilitate substantial improvement in competencies. The findings suggest that enhancing AI literacy requires the integration of systematic instructional design and practice-oriented training in order to support the transformation of learning motivation into actual competencies. Furthermore, the study highlights the importance of promoting digital inclusion and social participation in aging societies, offering important implications for future community education and social development.