Figure 1
A conceptual model diagram illustrating the relationships between GenAI capability, accessibility, empowerment backfire mechanism, alternative rationalization account, situational anxiety, and GenAI misuse intention. The diagram includes several labeled components: GenAI Capability, Accessibility, Autonomy, Competence, Denial of Responsibility, Defense of Necessity, Situational Anxiety, and GenAI Misuse Intention. Arrows indicate the directional relationships between these components. GenAI Capability and Accessibility are linked to Autonomy, Competence, Denial of Responsibility, and Defense of Necessity. Autonomy and Competence are part of the Empowerment Backfire Mechanism, while Denial of Responsibility and Defense of Necessity are part of the Alternative Rationalization Account. Situational Anxiety is influenced by Autonomy, Competence, Denial of Responsibility, and Defense of Necessity.Conceptual model. Source: Authors’ own work