Student First-Day Survey: AI Attitudes and Learning Preferences

Medical Sociology (ASOC 359) and Criminology (ASOC 203) · Fall 2025 & Spring 2026 · N = 292

1. Sample Overview

Medical Sociology

150

51.4% of total

Criminology

142

48.6% of total

Paid AI subscription

~2%

6 of 292 students

Juniors + Seniors

60%

Jr 33% · Sr 28%

2. Student Background

Figure 1. Class year (%)

n = 292

Figure 2. How this class fits their plans (%)

n = 292

3. Learning Preferences

Figure 3. Classroom environment (%)

n = 292

Figure 4. How students learn best (%)

n = 292

Figure 5. Assignment preference (%)

n = 292

4. AI Attitude Scales (descriptive labels replace numeric 1–5 scores)

Figure 6. Familiarity with AI tools (%)

n = 292 · Mean = 2.9 · Median = 3

Figure 7. AI use frequency for schoolwork (%)

n = 291 · Mean = 2.1 · Median = 2

Figure 8. Perceived effect on work quality (%)

n = 291 · Mean = 2.7 · Median = 3

5. AI in the Classroom

Figure 9. Preferred instructor approach to AI (%)

n = 292 · single choice

Figure 10. Negative impacts experienced from AI use (%)

n = 284 with valid response

Figure 11. Tasks AI should not handle (%)

n = 286 with valid response

6. Electronic Device Policy (Criminology sections only, n = 189)

Figure 12. Distracted by others’ device use (%)

n = 189 · Mean = 1.9 · Median = 2

Figure 13. Agreement with prohibiting devices in class (%)

n = 189 · Mean = 2.3 · Median = 2