Self-confidence plays an essential role in psychological well-being and in how people handle everyday challenges. As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT continues to grow, it becomes important to understand how these technologies might shape decision-making processes and the way individuals perceive their own abilities. The increasing reliance on AI for information and emotional support also raises questions about its impact on users’ autonomy and sense of control. This study explores the relationship between decision-making styles and self-confidence among university students who use ChatGPT as a source of guidance on mental health–related topics. Using a quantitative approach, participants will complete the Melbourne Decision-Making Questionnaire (MDMQ), an instrument that assesses different patterns of decision-making behavior. Levels of self-confidence will be inferred from participants’ responses to the questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential analyses will then examine how decision-making styles relate to perceived confidence when making decisions. The results aim to provide a clearer understanding of how AI-mediated decision-making may influence confidence and psychological well-being, offering insights for the development of digital tools that encourage autonomy, reflection, and personal growth in academic environments.

Yaniris N. Colon Rivera holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and is pursuing a graduate degree in Investigative Psychology with a focus on Neurocognition and Human Development at the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras. She has collaborated on studies addressing mental health outcomes following vehicular violence, burnout among university faculty, and religious coping with academic stress. Her current research explores perceptions and uses of artificial intelligence among young adults, emphasizing cognitive autonomy. She aims to contribute to understanding how emerging technologies influence mental health and decision-making processes in contemporary educational and social contexts.