Empirical research on psychosocial correlates of employment among adults with visual impairment or blindness (VI) is limited, and previous studies involving psychological constructs have reported gene

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• Individual and occupational correlates of work ability of Polish employees with visual impairments (2026) · doi

  Several limitations of the study should be acknowledged. Due to its cross-sectional design, the study does not allow for causal inferences, limiting the authors’ ability to deter- mine the directionality of observed relationships. The rel- atively small sample size restricts the generalizability of the findings and prevents subgroup analyses, such as com- parisons between the blind and partially sighted partici- pants or between different combinations of co-occurring conditions. Additionally, the  reliance on self-reported data introduces the  possibility of response bias. How- ever, the study also has notable strengths. This study is the first in Poland and one of the few worldwide to explore the work ability of employees with visual impairments of- fering novel insights into a neglected area of occupational health research. The use of an online survey tailored to the needs of respondents with visual impairments made it possible to reach a population group that is usually un- derrepresented and difficult to access, thereby increasing the inclusiveness of the research. The statistical model ap- plied was appropriate for the available data and allowed for the  identification of significant predictors of WAI. These findings lay the groundwork for future longitudinal and intervention studies aimed at understanding the com- plex interplay between different types of disabilities and employment outcomes, and at developing tailored sup- port strategies for individuals with multi-morbidity in the workplace. CONCLUSIONS Polish low-vision and blind workers demonstrate a good level of work ability and require measures to maintain or improve it. The analysis identified several factors that are significantly related to work ability in the study group and that have been analyzed with the P-E fit model. Higher self-rated health and greater satisfaction with household income appear to serve as protective factors for work ability, likely by enhancing personal resources and reducing the gap between job demands and individual capacity. In contrast, the presence of multiple disabili- ties and engagement in shift work emerge as significant risk factors, potentially diminishing ability to work by im- pairing productivity, cognitive functioning, and recovery processes. These conditions may contribute to a persis- tent mismatch between the worker’s capabilities and oc- cupational requirements. Furthermore, supervisor sup- port plays a critical role in sustaining work ability. Given that supervisors influence task allocation, scheduling, and the provision of formal accommodations, their support can directly enhance the alignment between an employ- ee’s abilities and job demands, thereby promoting better work outcomes. Understanding the factors associated with subjective work ability among workers with visual impairments is essen- tial for designing effective preventive strategies aimed at sustaining their wor

  Keywords: ability factors visual impairments several blind different conditions self health tailored group thereby model significant
• Disability Affirmation Predicts Employment Among Adults With Visual Impairment and Blindness (2020) · doi

  Empirical research on psychosocial correlates of employment among adults with visual impairment or blindness (VI) is limited, and previous studies involving psychological constructs have reported generally nonsignificant or mixed findings.

  Keywords: empirical psychosocial correlates employment among adults visual impairment blindness limited previous involving psychological constructs reported
• Can the Blind Person Serve Industry? (1935) · doi

  insofar as his work is concerned. This employee has been on the job for six and one-half years and has never had the slightest approach to an accident. Consequently, it would seem that the blind have proved their right to more consideration than they have received In other words, if in any in the past. given industry one process out of a thousand is practical, for blind persons, that process should be reserved for them. Sighted labour having the nine hundred ninety-nine chances should not begrudge the blind individual of his one. In the United States, there is approx- could accomplished. imately one employable blind person in every five thousand of population, and and each of these individuals should be normally employed and norm ally absorbed in ordinary industry. Be fore this can be done, however, several First, things must be prejudice will have to be eliminated; second, the sighted world must modify its conception of the degree of handicap and rnvolved in physical blindness; third, social agencies, in order to bring about satisfactory results, should add to their staffs blind persons trained in the business of job analysis and vocational guidance and placement. A little better understanding of the whole situation and a fuller cooperation on the part of our sighted friends would go a long way toward solving the prob lem, thereby lifting many blind persons out of a tolerated existence 'of depen dent real idleness into a new day of living. the most JOSEPH FRANCIS CLUNK

  Keywords: blind persons sighted industry process thousand nine must insofar concerned employee half years never slightest
• Joseph Francis Clunk (1935) · doi

  insofar as his work is concerned. This employee has been on the job for six and one-half years and has never had the slightest approach to an accident. Consequently, it would seem that the blind have proved their right to more consideration than they have received In other words, if in any in the past. given industry one process out of a thousand is practical, for blind persons, that process should be reserved for them. Sighted labour having the nine hundred ninety-nine chances should not begrudge the blind individual of his one. In the United States, there is approx- could accomplished. imately one employable blind person in every five thousand of population, and and each of these individuals should be normally employed and norm ally absorbed in ordinary industry. Be fore this can be done, however, several First, things must be prejudice will have to be eliminated; second, the sighted world must modify its conception of the degree of handicap and rnvolved in physical blindness; third, social agencies, in order to bring about satisfactory results, should add to their staffs blind persons trained in the business of job analysis and vocational guidance and placement. A little better understanding of the whole situation and a fuller cooperation on the part of our sighted friends would go a long way toward solving the prob lem, thereby lifting many blind persons out of a tolerated existence 'of depen dent real idleness into a new day of living. the most JOSEPH FRANCIS CLUNK

  Keywords: blind persons sighted industry process thousand nine must insofar concerned employee half years never slightest