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Artificial intelligence (AI) has profoundly impacted education, yet its influence on Chinese language education remains underexplored. This study investigates the distinct latent profiles of Chinese as a foreign language learners in Malaysia regarding their beliefs and engagement in AI-assisted Chinese learning. Using latent profile analysis, three profiles were identified: Enthusiastic but Limited Belief, Moderate Belief and Engagement, and Strong Belief and Engagement. Chi-square analyses revealed significant demographic differences across these groups in gender, AI learning experience, AI learning frequency, and trust levels in AI tools. These findings provide insights into the diverse learner profiles in Malaysia and emphasise the importance of addressing the specific needs of each group to optimise their engagement in AI-assisted Chinese learning environments.
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The prime aims of the European Journal of Education are: - To examine, compare and assess education policies, trends, reforms and programmes of European countries in an international perspective - To disseminate policy debates and research results to a wide audience of academics, researchers, practitioners and students of education sciences - To contribute to the policy debate at the national and European level by providing European administrators and policy-makers in international organisations, national and local governments with comparative and up-to-date material centred on specific themes of common interest.
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