Development and psychometric evaluation of the artificial intelligence ethical awareness scale
Ethics and Behavior, cilt.36, sa.6, ss.494-510, 2026 (SSCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 36 Sayı: 6
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.1080/10508422.2025.2595433
- Dergi Adı: Ethics and Behavior
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, ABI/INFORM, CINAHL, EBSCO Legal Collection, EBSCO Legal Source, Philosopher's Index, Psycinfo, Public Affairs Index, Philosopher's Index full-text, Social Sciences Abstracts, Academic Search Ultimate (EBSCO), Social Science Premium Collection (ProQuest), Health Research Premium Collection (ProQuest), Humanities Source Ultimate (EBSCO), Legal Collection (EBSCO), Legal Source (EBSCO), Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection (EBSCO), Religion Database (ProQuest), Sociology Source Ultimate (EBSCO)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.494-510
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Artificial intelligence, AI ethics, ethical awareness, scale development
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into daily life has created ethical challenges, highlighting the need for responsible use. This methodological study developed the AI Ethical Awareness Scale to measure individuals’ awareness levels. Data were collected from 616 AI users, and analyses confirmed a three-factor, nine-item structure: Transparency, Integrity, and Awareness. The scale demonstrated strong reliability and validity, explaining 74.8% of the variance. Developed within the Turkish cultural context, it is a valid and reliable tool to assess AI ethical awareness. The AIEAS can be used to assess the effectiveness of ethics education programs or inform policy recommendations regarding responsible AI use. It also holds potential for adaptation across different cultural settings to support cross-cultural research.