Challenges and Opportunities of Artificial Intelligence in Educational and Training Psychology

The rapid development of Artificial Intelligence AI has opened up new possibilities for innovation in educational and training psychology. This qualitative study examines the challenges and opportunities related to the integration of AI based tools and technologies in the teaching, learning and professional development of psychology students and educators. The main objective is to gain insights into participants' experiences, perceptions and attitudes towards AI applications such as adaptive learning systems, virtual counseling simulations and AI assisted psychological assessments. Data were gathered through semi structured interviews and focus group discussions involving 15 participants, including psychology educators, trainers and postgraduate students from selected institutions in the Coimbatore district. Thematic analysis was used to interpret the data and identify emerging patterns. The findings indicated that AI enhances learner engagement, supports individualized instruction and improves access to psychological resources. Participants also pointed out challenges, including the lack of human empathy in AI systems, ethical issues regarding data privacy, insufficient institutional infrastructure and the necessity for specialized digital literacy training among educators. The study suggests that while AI has significant potential to transform educational and training psychology, its implementation requires careful consideration of ethical factors, cultural sensitivity and human centered pedagogical design. The research highlights the need to balance technological advancement with the psychological values of empathy, interaction and critical reflection. Ms. Subhashini R | Mr. Sanjaykumar M "Challenges and Opportunities of Artificial Intelligence in Educational and Training Psychology" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-9 | Issue-5 , October 2025, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd97691.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/psychology/97691/challenges-and-opportunities-of-artificial-intelligence-in-educational-and-training-psychology/ms-subhashini-r