The Effects of Artificial Intelligence Use on School Psychologists' Job Satisfaction and Perceived Workload

Date of Award

5-9-2026

Degree Name

Ed.S. in School Psychology

Department

Department of Counselor Education and Human Services

Advisor/Chair

Elana Bernstein

Abstract

Many school psychologists report being overworked and unhappy in their jobs as the national shortage continues, causing many to leave the field to seek other jobs. Practitioners in related fields are exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to increase their productivity and create a more manageable caseload for themselves at work. As AI is a relatively new technology that is growing and changing every day, it is not an area that has had a lot of research. The present study examined the relationship between school psychologists’ AI use and their perceived workload, as well as their AI use and job satisfaction. Participants included 108 currently practicing school psychologists in the state of Ohio. Results indicated that there was no relationship between AI use and perceived workload, and a significant negative relationship between AI use and job satisfaction. Implications regarding generalizability and future research are discussed.

Keywords

Education, Psychology

Comments

OCLC No. 1591626993

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Copyright 2026, author.

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