Research on the Impact of Perceived Robot Threat on Turnover Intention among Manufacturing Employees

Abstract

The rapid development of artificial intelligence has not only enhanced production efficiency but also raised employees' concerns about career security and future employment prospects. Based on the Conservation of Resources Theory (COR), this study constructs a moderated mediation model to explore the mechanism through which perceived robot threat affects turnover intention among manufacturing employees. It examines the mediating role of job insecurity and the moderating role of perceived organizational support (POS). The analysis of survey data from 356 Chinese manufacturing employees revealed three key findings. First, a significant positive correlation was observed between perceived robot threat and turnover intention. Second, job insecurity was found to mediate the relationship between perceived robot threat and turnover intention. Third, POS moderated both the direct association between perceived robot threat and turnover intention and the indirect association mediated by job insecurity.