ICTD and Rural Connectedness

Alias, Nor Aziah

doi:10.1007/978-1-4614-6901-8_2

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“…Whether it be Mason’s interest in world history, or Jason’s interest in bodybuilding, participants freely pursued their personal interests using ICTs. While the literature on connectedness typically focuses on social interactions with other people, developing a sense of relatedness with others is an important aspect of belonging and connectedness (Alias, 2013; van Bel et al, 2009). Our findings point to the possibility of conceptualizing connectedness beyond human interactions and consider how interactions with personal interests can create a sense of connectedness.…”

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“…In the past decade, there has been an increased focus on the role information and communication technologies (ICTs) play in helping people become more socially connected to those around them (Saltiel et al, 2017). Social connectedness refers to the quality and diversity of relationships that people have with others and the community (Alias, 2013, van Bel et al, 2009). For people with intellectual disability (ID), who can experience limited social connectedness (van Asselt-Goverts et al, 2015), ICTs have the potential to create new opportunities.…”

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“…In addition to managing existing networks, ICTs can also facilitate the development, maintenance and strengthening of new networks (Hertlein and Ancheta, 2014) by finding people with similar interests and connecting with them for entertainment, education or support (Chayko, 2014). These experiences of belonging, community and support contribute strongly to social connectedness (Alias, 2013, van Bel et al, 2009) and highlight the role of ICTs in increasing the social connectedness of individuals.…”

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Connectedness and ICT: Opening the door to possibilities for people with intellectual disabilities

Barlott

Aplin

Catchpole

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J Intellect Disabil

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This study aimed to investigate the experiences of people with intellectual disability (ID) using information and communication technologies (ICTs) and the ways these technologies foster social connectedness. In partnership with a community mental health organization, this qualitative descriptive study explored the experiences of 10 people with ID using ICTs. Participants described how ICTs Opened the Door to Possibilities in their life – ICTs provided an avenue for connecting with other people, a means to pursue personal interests and a tool for organizing everyday life. Opening the door to possibilities was further understood as movement towards digital inclusion for people with ID, conceptualized as the fit between social opportunity and personal skills. We have identified the prominent role social supports play in creating (and constraining) opportunities for digital inclusion, and that digital inclusion has the potential to enable social connectedness and the development of agency. Consideration of the complex interaction between social opportunity and personal skills, and the mediating influence of supports, will enhance the inclusion of people with ID.

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Connectedness and ICT: Opening the door to possibilities for people with intellectual disabilities

Barlott

Aplin

Catchpole

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J Intellect Disabil

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“…Las tecnologías de información y comunicación TIC es un término usado para referirse a todas las formas de sistemas de computación, telecomunicaciones y redes, como medios electrónicos para la captura, almacenamiento, procesamiento y diseminación de la información (Alias, 2013). Esta información se presenta en diferentes códigos como texto, imagen, sonido, entre otros; incluyen la televisión, la radio, el Internet, la telefonía fija y móvil, entre los más importantes.…”

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“…The information and communication technology ICT is a term used to refer to all forms of computer systems, telecommunications and networks, as electronic media to capture, storage, processing and dissemination of information (Alias, 2013). This information is presented in different codes as text, image, and sound, among others; include television, radio, Internet, phones and mobile telephony, among the most important.…”

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