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Exploration of ICT Appropriation by Disabled People and Its Effect on Self-Perceived Normalcy: Insights From France

Exploration of ICT Appropriation by Disabled People and Its Effect on Self-Perceived Normalcy: Insights From France
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Author(s): Sarah Richard (EM Strabourg Business School, France), Daria Plotkina (EM Strasbourg Business School, France)and Hélène Saurel (University of Tours, France)
Copyright: 2022
Volume: 18
Issue: 1
Pages: 18
Source title: International Journal of Technology and Human Interaction (IJTHI)
Editor(s)-in-Chief: Anabela Mesquita (ISCAP/IPP and Algoritmi Centre, University of Minho, Portugal)and Chia-Wen Tsai (Ming Chuan University, Taiwan)
DOI: 10.4018/IJTHI.293190

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Abstract

Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are omnipresent and define the interactions in society. Within society, there are vulnerable groups of people for whom ICT use is more challenging. Disabled people are the most vulnerable ICT users. To identify the digital divides of access and impact of ICT on disabled users, an exploratory qualitative study was conducted. Relying on a French national association for disability that grants unique access to disabled ICT users, two focus groups and 10 in-depth interviews were carried. The study allows to propose a model of ICT use and effects for disabled people, integrating several types of disabilities. The results show that ICT appropriation by disabled users depends on their perceived self-efficacy in ICT. ICT use can lead to negative effects, including social exclusion and low perceived normalcy. To address societal interests and develop the literature, a research agenda is proposed.

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