Author

  • Saadiah Juliana Saadun

    • UiTM Disability Services and Development Division, Universiti Teknologi MARA Malaysia
    • Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Malaysia
    • Malaysia

  • Siti Noorsuriani Maon

    • Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Malaysia
    • Malaysia

  • Mohammad Shahril Mohamed Besir

    • Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Malaysia
    • Malaysia

  • Roslinda Alias

    • UiTM Disability Services and Development Division, Universiti Teknologi MARA Malaysia
    • Malaysia

  • Jazira Anuar

    • UiTM Disability Services and Development Division, Universiti Teknologi MARA Malaysia
    • Malaysia

  • Jazmin Qistina Imran Nanang

    • PMCare, Sdn. Bhd. Malaysia
    • Malaysia

Abstract

This study examined the factors influencing non-disabled university students’ intention to collaborate with visually impaired (VI) peers in inclusive team settings. Guided by the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), the research focused on four key variables: attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control (PBC), and awareness. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 113 non-disabled students at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Puncak Alam using convenience sampling. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 27 to assess the correlation between the independent variables and students’ intention to collaborate with VI peers. Findings revealed that non-disabled students generally demonstrated high levels of intention to collaborate, with awareness being the most influential factor. While attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control were positively associated with intention, only awareness was found to be a significant predictor, highlighting students’ recognition of the importance of understanding the needs and challenges faced by VI individuals. The study emphasizes the crucial role of awareness in fostering inclusive behavior. It suggests that increasing disabilityrelated awareness through education and campus initiatives could significantly enhance inclusive collaboration practices among university students.

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Saadun, S. J., Maon, S. N., Mohamed Besir, M. S., Alias, R., Anuar, J., & Imran Nanang, J. Q. (2025). Factors Influencing the Intention to Collaborate in Inclusive Teaming with Visually Impaired Peers: A Theory of Planned Behavior Approach. Information Management and Business Review, 17(2(I)S), 594-603. https://doi.org/10.22610/imbr.v17i2(I)S.4616

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