What is social inclusion? A thematic analysis of professional opinion

Abstract

Objective: Social inclusion is increasingly recognized as an important contributor to positive mental health outcomes, particularly for people with mental illness. There is a lack of consensus regarding what it means to be socially included and what the key contributors to social inclusion may be. The aim of this investigation was to determine such key contributors, as identified by those with professional experience. Method: A thematic analysis of literature regarding social inclusion was conducted to obtain the opinions of professionals regarding key contributors of social inclusion. Seventy-one pieces of literature were reviewed: peer-reviewed literature (academic literature regarding soc..