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@article{189372,
        author = {Madhukumar P S and A Krishna Priya and Kaamakshi Mishra and Mitali Jain},
        title = {The Impact of AR/VR Training on Employee Well-Being in the Manufacturing Sector},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {7},
        pages = {5652-5660},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=189372},
        abstract = {The adoption of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) in training has accelerated under Industry 4.0, offering immersive and risk-free environments that enhance learning and performance. While prior studies have demonstrated the technical effectiveness of these tools, less is known about their impact on employee well-being. This study investigates how AR/VR training influences job satisfaction, engagement, and mental health among manufacturing employees. A mixed-methods approach was adopted, combining survey data from 500 employees with in-depth interviews of managers and trainees. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was employed to test relationships among training frequency, perceived effectiveness, organizational support, and well-being outcomes. Results confirm that AR/VR training significantly improves employee well-being, with training effectiveness mediating this relationship and organizational support serving as a key moderator. Qualitative findings further reveal that immersive training environments reduce stress and build confidence by providing interactive, supportive learning experiences. This research contributes theoretically by integrating the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), the Job Demands–Resources (JD-R) model, and Self-Determination Theory (SDT) to explain how immersive training extends beyond performance outcomes to employee welfare. Practically, the study provides managers with strategies to design effective AR/VR training programs that enhance both skills and psychological resilience. The findings highlight AR/VR training as a human-centered approach to digital transformation in manufacturing, advancing both productivity and sustainable workforce well-being.},
        keywords = {AR/VR training, employee well-being, Industry 4.0, Technology Acceptance Model, Job Demands–Resources, Self-Determination Theory},
        month = {December},
        }