Oct 12, 2022 02:20 AM
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INTRO: Working alongside robots may contribute to job burnout and workplace incivility, but self-affirmation techniques could help alleviate fears about being replaced by these machines, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
Researchers found that workers in the U.S. and parts of Asia feel job insecurity from robots, even in industries where robots aren't being used, and those fears may not be justified, said lead researcher Kai Chi Yam, PhD, an associate professor of management at the National University of Singapore.
Researchers conducted experiments and analyzed data from participants in the U.S., Singapore, India and Taiwan. The study was published online in the Journal of Applied Psychology... (MORE - details)
INTRO: Working alongside robots may contribute to job burnout and workplace incivility, but self-affirmation techniques could help alleviate fears about being replaced by these machines, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
Researchers found that workers in the U.S. and parts of Asia feel job insecurity from robots, even in industries where robots aren't being used, and those fears may not be justified, said lead researcher Kai Chi Yam, PhD, an associate professor of management at the National University of Singapore.
"Some economists theorize that robots are more likely to take over blue-collar jobs faster than white-collar jobs. However, it doesn't look like robots are taking over that many jobs yet, at least not in the United States, so a lot of these fears are rather subjective." --Kai Chi Yam, PhD, Associate Professor of Management, National University of Singapore
Researchers conducted experiments and analyzed data from participants in the U.S., Singapore, India and Taiwan. The study was published online in the Journal of Applied Psychology... (MORE - details)