Understanding Student Acceptance of AI in Mojokerto Regency High Schools and a Framework for Effective Integration

Background: The use of AI in education is growing rapidly, especially in adaptive learning and automated feedback. Recent studies show widespread adoption of AI in higher education, but research at the secondary school level is limited. Factors such as ease of use, motivation, and institutional support play an important role accepting these technologies. Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate the acceptance and usage of the Question.AI application among high school students in Mojokerto Regency, to identify the factors that influence its adoption and effectiveness in enhancing learning outcomes. Methods: The methodology adopted for this research comprises a quantitative study design using a probability sampling method, specifically the Stratified Random Sampling technique. A total of 400 high school students from Mojokerto Regency participated. Data collection was conducted through structured questionnaires designed to evaluate factors influencing the adoption of the Question.AI application. Result: The result revealed that Facilitating Conditions (FC), Habit (H), and Hedonic Motivation (HM) significantly influence students' behavioral intention to use the Question.AI application. Among these, Habit and Hedonic Motivation showed the strongest effect, indicating that students are more likely to adopt AI tools when their use becomes routine and satisfied. Conclusion: These results support the UTAUT2 framework and highlight the need for enjoyable user experiences and adequate support systems to drive sustained adoption. The findings contribute to understanding AI acceptance at the secondary education level and offer practical insights for integrating AI applications more effectively into school environments.