Table 4 Socio-Ethical trust factors descriptions, counts, and references.

From: Exploring trust in generative AI for higher education institutions: a systematic literature review focused on educators

Category

Trust factors

Description

Count

Reference

Socio-Ethical Context

Utilitarian

(TAM, UTAUT)

Refer to how GenAI can offer value to educators’ teaching activities (perceived usefulness and ease of use).

10

(Baig & Yadegaridehkordi, 2024; Bhaskar et al., 2024; Bhaskar & Rana, 2024; Bhat et al., 2024; Cabero-Almenara et al., 2024; Cambra-Fierro et al., 2024; Camilleri, 2024; Choi et al., 2023; Jain & Raghuram, 2024; Kelly et al., 2023)

 

Social influence (UTAUT)

Refers to the influence of co-workers, administrators, friends, etc., on an educator’s decision to use GenAI.

8

(Baig & Yadegaridehkordi, 2024; Bhaskar et al., 2024; Bhat et al., 2024; Brandhofer & Tengler, 2024; Cabero-Almenara et al., 2024; Camilleri, 2024; Hyun Baek & Kim, 2023; Kelly et al., 2023)

 

Ethical Use

Refer to educators’ ethical concerns related to GenAI adoption.

6

(Aler Tubella et al., 2024; Baig & Yadegaridehkordi, 2024; Bhaskar & Rana, 2024; Chan 2023; Yusuf et al., 2024; Wang et al., 2024)

  1. Source: Authors’ compilation.