5 papers
Exploring Dependence, Overreliance, and Addiction Related Behaviors Associated with Large Language Model Use Among Software Engineers
Ronnie de Souza Santos, Italo Santos, Matheus de Moraes Leça +2
The widespread adoption of Large Language Models (LLMs) has changed how software engineers perform everyday development activities. While these systems provide substantial support…
The Influence of Fraudulent AI-Generated Responses on Software Engineering Surveys
Ronnie de Souza Santos, Italo Santos, Maria Teresa Baldassarre +2
Background: Large Language Models (LLMs) introduce new concerns regarding fraudulent or AI assisted participation in software engineering surveys. Aims: This study investigates how…
No Two Developers Think Alike: How Problem-Solving Styles and Experience Shape Needs in Conversational Interaction with Copilot
Jonan Richards, Bruno Alves de Oliveira, Iury Oliveira +2
Conversational LLM-based ``programming assistants'' provide a range of benefits to developers. However, recent studies demonstrate the variety in individual developers' needs regar…
Academic Integrity and Emotional Responses to Inappropriate LLM Use in Software Engineering Education
Ronnie de Souza Santos, Italo Santos, Giuseppe Destefanis +2
Academic integrity in higher education is increasingly shaped by complex socio-technical environments marked by automated tools, evolving institutional practices, and heightened pe…
An Investigation on How AI-Generated Responses Affect SoftwareEngineering Surveys
Ronnie de Souza Santos, Italo Santos, Maria Teresa Baldassarre +2
Survey research is a fundamental empirical method in software engineering, enabling the systematic collection of data on professional practices, perceptions, and experiences. Howev…