Data for "Willing to Speak Does Not Mean Actually Speaking

This dataset contains the research instruments and supporting materials used in the study “‘Willing to Speak‘ Does Not Mean ‘Actually Speaking‘: The Facilitating Effect of AI Dependence on Classroom Willingness to Communicate and the Challenge of Behavioral Transformation.” The dataset includes: 1. Survey Questionnaire (Chinese and English versions) – used to measure AI dependence, oral self-efficacy, online speech processing load, and classroom WTC among 104 first-year university students. 2. Semi-Structured Interview Protocol – used to explore students‘ experiences with AI use and classroom participation (n=10). 3. Classroom Observation Record (Appendix A) – systematic observation notes documenting voluntary participation patterns across the semester. All data have been anonymized. Participant confidentiality has been fully protected.