Study goals
Understand which factors have been investigated in the literature as influencing the acceptance and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by public sector teachers, from the perspective of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT2) model.
Relevance / originality
Considering the advancement of AI in education and the resistance of part of the teaching staff, the originality lies in the use of UTAUT2 as a framework to analyze the educational literature on technological adoption.
Methodology / approach
A Systematic Literature Review was conducted based on the Templier and Paré (2015) protocol, applied to articles published between 2020 and 2025 in the Scopus and Web of Science databases, complemented by analysis using the VOSviewer software.
Main results
Thirty-seven articles were analyzed and grouped into six factors. The most recurring factors are associated with effort expectancy and facilitating conditions. Constructs such as hedonic motivation and price value were minimally explored.
Theoretical / methodological contributions
The study provides a systematic analysis of the factors that influence teachers' acceptance of AI, aligning them with the UTAUT2 constructs. This contributes to consolidating its application in educational contexts and guiding future empirical research.
Social / management contributions
The findings indicate the need for investments in teacher training, infrastructure, and institutional support, contributing to the formulation of public policies and management strategies aimed at the ethical and effective integration of AI in the public education sector.