Exploring Social Inclusion And Well-Being Among Persons With Disabilities: A Systematic Review Of Literature

Abstract

Social inclusion has been recognized globally as one of the most important determinants of the well-being among persons with disabilities (PWDs). Social inclusion encompasses the social, psychological and physical aspects of an individual’s life. Persons with disabilities face challenges related to stigma and exclusion. These limitations lead to decrease their overall quality of life.Therefore, the present review aims to investigate the effect of social inclusion on the well-being of PWDs along with identifying key factors of inclusion and well-being, alsohighlight gaps in the current literature regarding social inclusion and the well-being of PWDs.Studies relevant to the topic were located from several databases i.e., PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar from 2024-2026 using keywords such as social inclusion, disability, well-being and social participation of PWDs. The data was extracted from the selected studies and analyzed through thematic synthesis by identifying themessocial participation, social acceptance, social isolation, access to employment, perceived social support, and well-being.The systematic review illustrates the importance of developing inclusive strategies that address structural barriers, common perceptions and support systems along with the identification of limitations in existing literature.