The role of ChatGPT in student workgroups: Advancing productivity, collaborative engagement, and academic writing quality

The integration of ChatGPT in higher education offers substantial potential to enhance student learning experiences and academic outcomes by supporting both individual and group activities. This study investigates the impact of ChatGPT on university student workgroups, focusing on its effects on productivity, collaboration, and the quality of group writing. A quantitative survey was conducted with 561 students in the United Arab Emirates to assess how ChatGPT facilitates communication, streamlines task management, and improves the overall quality of academic outputs. The findings indicate that ChatGPT significantly enhances group performance by enabling more efficient collaboration, refining writing quality, and supporting coordinated workflow, ultimately contributing to higher academic achievement. These results underscore the value of AI tools in promoting effective teamwork and academic success in contemporary educational settings.