aceHuman-AI co-creation or conflict? Mapping art students’ diverse perspectives on creative identity with genAI: A Q methodology study
Abstract Generative AI (GenAI) is rapidly transforming creative fields, raising critical questions about its impact on artistic identity and authorship, which also influence art education. While studies have explored GenAI adoption, the diversity of art students’ subjective perspectives on collaborating with these tools remains under-examined. This study uses Q methodology, a mixed-methods approach to investigating subjectivity, to explore the distinct perspectives art students hold regarding their creative iden…
Art students classified as enthusiastic explorers and human-centered directors report using generative AI as a controllable tool that enables novel expression and co-agency in creative work.
Art students classified as authorship guardians and conflicted co-creators report resistance to AI co-authorship and struggles with ownership, disclosure, authenticity, and earned pride when collaborating with generative AI.
Findings are based on a small Q sample of 40 students and subjective sorting, limiting generalizability beyond the studied art disciplines and academic levels.
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- Peer-reviewedEducation and Information Technologies2026-02-28
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