The Mediating Effect of Information and Communication Technology Usages on the Nexus Between Assistive Technology and Quality of Life Among People with Communication Disability
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Article Title | The Mediating Effect of Information and Communication Technology Usages on the Nexus Between Assistive Technology and Quality of Life Among People with Communication Disability |
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ERA Journal ID | 6216 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Ali, Mohammad Afshar (Author), Alam, Khorshed (Author) and Taylor, Brad (Author) |
Journal Title | CyberPsychology, Behavior and Social Networking |
Journal Citation | 23 (5), pp. 338-345 |
Number of Pages | 8 |
Year | 2020 |
Place of Publication | United States |
ISSN | 1094-9313 |
2152-2715 | |
2152-2723 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1089/cyber.2019.0598 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/cyber.2019.0598 |
Abstract | The present study aims to investigate the mediating effect of ICT on the nexus between quality of life and assistive technology among people with communication disabilities. Using a national–level disability survey data in Australia, this study employs a series of causal mediation models based on counterfactual framework for mediation analysis. The results indicate that about 61% to 73% of the impact of assistive technology on quality of life among people with communication disabilities is mediated through ICT use. Furthermore, it is evident that the degree of communication impairment partially moderates the impact of ICT–enabled assistive technology on quality of life. The findings of the study have several practical implications. Firstly, this study indicates that better integration of assistive technology with ICT will enhance the quality of people with communication disabilities. The second broad recommendation is that improved accessibility with affordable high-speed broadband Internet can deliver services that people with disabilities need. |
Keywords | Information and communication technology; assistive technology; , quality of life; communication disability; causal mediation analysis. |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420308. Health informatics and information systems |
Byline Affiliations | School of Commerce |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
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