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Review Paper | Psychology | Volume 15 Issue 9, September 2026 | Pages: 532 - 542 | India
Digital Social Capital and Intellectual Disability in India: An Analytical Review of Measures, Evidence, and Research Trends
Abstract: Digital social capital is increasingly relevant to the inclusion, autonomy, and participation of persons with intellectual disabilities. This analytical review examines literature relevant to digital social capital and intellectual disability in India and places Indian evidence within broader international scholarship. Literature was examined across chronology, publication type, geographic origin, thematic focus, and methodological approach. The synthesis identifies growing attention to digital inclusion, online participation, accessibility, trust, reciprocity, artificial intelligence, and ethical concerns. Indian literature particularly emphasizes family and community contexts, digital literacy, accessibility, and disability policy, while international scholarship contributes broader models of online participation and digital inclusion. Important gaps remain in culturally validated measurement, participatory research, longitudinal evidence, privacy protection, and accessible consent. Future research should develop and validate context-sensitive digital social capital measures with direct participation of persons with intellectual disabilities and relevant support network.
Keywords: digital social capital; intellectual disability; digital inclusion; online participation; social networks
How to Cite?: Dr. S. Venkatesan, "Digital Social Capital and Intellectual Disability in India: An Analytical Review of Measures, Evidence, and Research Trends", Volume 15 Issue 9, September 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 532-542, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26908115856, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26908115856