Abstract
This article examines the double exclusion experienced by older adults: digital and energy-related within the context of inclusive information systems and smart environments. The study aims to assess the extent to which scientific literature conceptualizes the coexistence of these two forms of exclusion. An analysis of 302 publications in Scopus revealed that despite growing interest in both energy poverty and digital exclusion, the literature rarely addresses these phenomena in an integrated manner, particularly in relation to older adults and information system design. The findings highlight the need for interdisciplinary research and design approaches that combine technological accessibility with users' material living conditions, enabling a more realistic and contextual understanding of inclusivity in information systems.
Paper Type
Poster
DOI
10.62036/ISD.2026.185
The Double Exclusion Barrier: Older Adults, Smart Environments and the Limits of Inclusive Information Systems
This article examines the double exclusion experienced by older adults: digital and energy-related within the context of inclusive information systems and smart environments. The study aims to assess the extent to which scientific literature conceptualizes the coexistence of these two forms of exclusion. An analysis of 302 publications in Scopus revealed that despite growing interest in both energy poverty and digital exclusion, the literature rarely addresses these phenomena in an integrated manner, particularly in relation to older adults and information system design. The findings highlight the need for interdisciplinary research and design approaches that combine technological accessibility with users' material living conditions, enabling a more realistic and contextual understanding of inclusivity in information systems.
Recommended Citation
Tundys, B., Bretyn, A., Sawińska, A. & Rzeczycki, A.(2026). The Double Exclusion Barrier: Older Adults, Smart Environments and the Limits of Inclusive Information Systems. In M. Valenta, B. Mannová, R. Pergl, A. Przybylek, M. Lang, H. Linger, C. Schneider, N. Iivari, & E. Insfran (Eds.), Making ISD Sustainable: Reloaded with AI and Automation (ISD2026 Proceedings). Prague, Czech Republic: Czech Technical University in Prague. ISBN: 978-80-01-07585-2. https://doi.org/10.62036/ISD.2026.185