Virtual reality offerings for wellbeing for and by marginalized populations: A scoping review on equity and intersectionality.

ABSTRACT: Although virtual reality (VR) programs are being developed by marginalized groups', a systemic power imbalance still exists. Marginalized groups have a place in digital wellbeing and can lead initiatives to access resources that they desire. To better support these efforts and mobilize knowledge among marginalized stakeholders, we conducted a scoping review of the use of VR for wellbeing. Adopting an equity lens that considers the experiences of intersectional marginalization, our aim was to identify VR programs, their targets, outcomes and equity-related facilitators and barriers. In May 2023, we conducted a comprehensive literature search of MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Embase and Web of Science databases and grey literature for virtual reality and marginalized populations. Eligible

SUBMITTER: Seon Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12641318 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature