Qualitative interview study of 13 students finds AI availability in programming assignments raises perceived costs and lowers motivation for independent effort, while students still prefer learning through struggle.
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"Why Put in This Much Effort?": How AI Availability Shapes Students' Motivation in Introductory Programming
Qualitative interview study of 13 students finds AI availability in programming assignments raises perceived costs and lowers motivation for independent effort, while students still prefer learning through struggle.