Artificial Intelligence Anxiety Within Different Physical Activity Profiles

Understanding Artificial Intelligence Anxiety Within Different Physical Activity Profiles: Comparing Athletes and Sedentary Individuals

The aim of this study is to compare artificial intelligence anxiety (AIA) in athletes and sedentary individuals, evaluate its relationship with exercise frequency, and identify the subdimensions that cause high anxiety at the level of AIA scale items.

The study will include healthy individuals aged between 18 and 45 years who either engage in regular exercise or lead a sedentary lifestyle. Participants with regular exercise or sports habits and those who are sedentary will be compared in terms of their anxiety levels toward artificial intelligence. Prior to assessment, written informed consent will be obtained from all participants. Additionally, demographic and health-related data will be collected, including age, sex, weight, height, presence of chronic diseases, medication use, history of surgical operations, frequency of daily activities, pain status, and alcohol or tobacco use. Data collection will be conducted using the Artificial Intelligence Anxiety Scale.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being between 18 and 45 years of age
• Having engaged in regular exercise or sports at least twice a week over the past six months (for athlete group)
• Not having engaged in regular exercise during the past six months (for sedentary group)
• Being exposed to basic concepts of artificial intelligence (via media, news, education, etc.)
• Having sufficient cognitive ability to complete the questionnaires

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having a chronic neurological, orthopedic, cardiovascular, psychological, or similar medical condition
• Having a serious physical disability that prevents participation in exercise
• Incomplete or inconsistent responses in the questionnaires
• Having undergone a recent surgical operation
• Lack of voluntary consent to participate in the study