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VOL. 7, ISSUE 6 (2025)
Artificial Intelligence and the changing mindscape of Young Adults: A systematic review
Authors
Rupali Mohanty, Palchhin Upadhyay, Dr Esha Chatterjee
Abstract
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quietly become part of the everyday
lives of young adults, influencing how they learn, communicate, and even
understand themselves. This review brings together recent research to explore
how AI affects the psychological, cognitive, and social worlds of people aged
18 to 30—a period when identity, confidence, and life choices are still taking
shape. The paper shows that AI-powered platforms play a big role in shaping
digital identity, often through personalised feeds, likes, filters, and
recommendation systems that guide how young adults present themselves online.
AI tools can make studying easier and offer emotional support through chatbots
and mental-health apps, but they can also reduce attention spans, limit
independent thinking, and encourage dependence on digital validation. Socially,
AI can create echo chambers that narrow exposure to diverse views and intensify
comparison pressures. The review also highlights that AI does not affect
everyone equally—its biases can disadvantage certain groups based on race,
gender, or language. Overall, the paper argues that AI is more than a
technology; it is becoming a social environment that shapes everyday experiences.
To support young adults’ well-being and autonomy, there is a growing need for
ethical AI design, transparency, and better digital-awareness skills.
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Pages:75-78
How to cite this article:
Rupali Mohanty, Palchhin Upadhyay, Dr Esha Chatterjee
"Artificial Intelligence and the changing mindscape of Young Adults: A systematic review". International Journal of Social Science and Humanities, Vol 7, Issue 6, 2025, Pages 75-78
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