Digital Change and Marginalized Communities: Changing Attitudes Towards Digital Media in the Margins

Coproduction of accessible digital mental health supports in partnership with young people from marginalised backgrounds: a scoping review protocol

“…Previous reviews on coproduction in digital mental health interventions have highlighted either an underrepresentation of young people with learning disabilities and specific difficulties 3 or a marked absence of young people including, but not limited to those who are migrants, asylum seekers and refugees, those experiencing homelessness but also those from socioeconomically deprived backgrounds. 8 In the context of digital mental health technologies, the concept of digital marginalisation is also highly relevant, and this typically refers to people who do not have or use the internet, who lack access to fast and reliable internet connection (eg, people living in rural areas) and who lack the skills or access to developing skills for using the internet. 8 Many marginalised groups face barriers in accessing the online services, which can further perpetuate the 'digital divide', a technology-based form of social inequality that can increase marginalisation in other areas of their lives.…”

“…8 In the context of digital mental health technologies, the concept of digital marginalisation is also highly relevant, and this typically refers to people who do not have or use the internet, who lack access to fast and reliable internet connection (eg, people living in rural areas) and who lack the skills or access to developing skills for using the internet. 8 Many marginalised groups face barriers in accessing the online services, which can further perpetuate the 'digital divide', a technology-based form of social inequality that can increase marginalisation in other areas of their lives. 9 Considering the above, the project seeks to take into account the specific needs of young people who are disadvantaged, vulnerable and/or marginalised from a socioeconomic, cultural and digital perspective.…”

“…Previous reviews on coproduction in digital mental health interventions have highlighted either an under-representation of young people with learning disabilities and specific difficulties 3 or a marked absence of young people including, but not limited to those who are migrants, asylum seekers and refugees, those experiencing homelessness but also those from socioeconomically deprived backgrounds. 8 …”