Rasoulivalajoozi, Mohsen ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1991-4174, Cucuzzella, Carmela and Farhoudi, Morteza
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Domains of Wheelchair Users’ Socio-Emotional Experiences: Design Insights from a Scoping Review.
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Abstract
Background
Physical accessibility is not the only concern for wheelchair users (WUs); they also face barriers to social presence, such as challenges in social engagement and negative stereotypes. Identifying key domains in the literature that impact their social and emotional experiences is essential to addressing these issues.
Objective
This scoping review sought to explore the key domains of WUs' socio-emotional experiences, as a foundation for providing design-oriented insights to enhance their social presence.
Methods
A literature search was conducted using the Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, and PsycINFO databases, along with a manual search of three relevant journals. Articles in English, based on original empirical studies that focused on the socio-emotional experiences of adult WUs (>18), were included.
Results
Of the 48 articles included, most were from Canada (n = 11), Sweden (n = 9), the U.S. (n = 7), and the U.K. (n = 6), with limited studies from other countries. Among the six domains explored, Independence & Autonomy (26 %) was the most frequently reported, while Self-Identity & Body Image (9 %) and Social Stigma & Discrimination (5 %) were the least. Three interconnected themes emerged to guide design insights: Theme I – Foundations: Autonomy & Control, Theme II – Connections: Social Participation & Support, and Theme III – Reflection: Self- & Social-Identity.
Conclusion
While independence and agency are key concerns, little research has focused on perceptual issues like self- and social-identity, often highlighted in the media. This area can be refined by recognizing the crucial role of design in aesthetically shaping WUs' social representation in public settings.
Divisions: | Concordia University > School of Graduate Studies > Individualized Program |
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Item Type: | Article |
Refereed: | Yes |
Authors: | Rasoulivalajoozi, Mohsen and Cucuzzella, Carmela and Farhoudi, Morteza |
Journal or Publication: | Disability and Health Journal |
Date: | 26 March 2025 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | 10.1016/j.dhjo.2025.101829 |
Keywords: | Socio-emotional experiences; Wheelchair users; Self-perceptions; Social participation; Design insights |
ID Code: | 995314 |
Deposited By: | Mohsen Rasoulivalajoozi |
Deposited On: | 07 Apr 2025 18:22 |
Last Modified: | 08 Apr 2025 13:28 |
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