Exploring personal resources for work engagement among person with disabilities
List of Authors
  • Rafiduraida Abdul Rahman , Wan Salmuni Wan Mustaffa

Keyword
  • Work Engagement, Person with Disabilities, Personal Resource

Abstract
  • This study aims to explore the factors of person with disabilities’ (PWD) work engagement at individual level specifically the personal resources that enhance their work engagement. The study adopted a qualitative approach. Semi-structured interviews with 11 PWDs working in various public and private sectors in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor were conducted using purposive sampling and snowball sampling. The qualitative data obtained was analysed using Thematic Analysis. From the result of the study, several factors related to personal resources are regarded as important in influencing PWDs work engagement. These personal resources include optimism, resilience, self-efficacy, interest and courage. Additionally, it was discovered that these resources are advantageous for the performance of these workers as they enable them to be more invested and dedicated at work. It is hoped that PWDs will focus on these personal resources when working and that the organisation will recognise the value of these personal resources so that PWD can work more effectively and be more committed to their organisations.

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