The purpose of the current study was to develop an appropriate model to represent the relationships among the factors relating to the intention of vocational training professionals to use virtual reality vocational training systems for persons with disabilities. A questionnaire based on the theory of the value-based adoption model was used to collect data from 59 professionals working in vocational training for persons with disabilities. The results indicated that the usefulness and enjoyment positively related to perceived value, and perceived value had a direct effect on the intention of vocational training professionals. Usefulness and enjoyment had a positive impact on intention through perceived value. The model could explain 66% of intention for vocational training professionals. The findings demonstrate that vocational training professionals’ perceived value may be a determinant factor in using VR as a vocational skills training tool, and that usefulness and enjoyment are mediated through perceived value.
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