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Analyzing the effect of new technology and knowledge adoption on workers with visual impairment through a serial mediation model

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Adopting new technology and knowledge (ANTK) has become a powerful force for enhancing productivity. This study examines the impact of ANTK on work engagement among visually impaired workers, with a focus on the mediating roles of person-job fit and positive identity as a visually impaired individual. Grounded in the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) model, the study explores how ANTK serves as a critical job resource, mitigating the challenges associated with visual impairments and fostering higher levels of work engagement. Based on data from 204 visually impaired workers, the findings demonstrate that ANTK directly enhances work engagement. Moreover, person-job fit and positive identity sequentially mediate the relationship between ANTK and engagement. The findings provide theoretical contributions to both the JD-R model and the literature on disability and employment by highlighting the psychological mechanisms that link technology adoption to work outcomes. Practically, the study provides valuable insights for organizations seeking to leverage inclusive technologies to enhance accessibility, support identity development, and foster a more equitable and engaging workplace for workers with visual impairments.

Source: Scientific Reports

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-026-40949-x

Authors: Jing Bai, Pingping Fu, Wenjie Ye

Institutions: University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics

Language: English

Topic: Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior

Subfield: Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,690