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This study aims to analyze the academic literature related to ableism and disablism to support ability judgment justice.

May 29, 2026Open Access

Ableism, Disablism, and other Ability Judgment terms: Mapping out the Academic Literature to support ability judgment justice research, teaching and advocacy

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The study analyzes academic literature on ableism and disablism, highlighting knowledge gaps and implications for advocacy.

This study aims to analyze the academic literature related to ableism and disablism to support ability judgment justice.
Thematic analysis and bibliometric approaches were applied to academic abstracts from SCOPUS, EBSCO HOST, and Web of Science.
The analysis focused on terms like 'ableism' and 'disablism' in various contexts, using several theoretical lenses.
Data was coded for manifest hit counts to uncover trends and visibility in discussions of ability judgment.
The use of terms related to ableism and disablism has increased over the last five years, indicating rising visibility.
Significant gaps remain regarding who uses these terms and in what contexts, showing a need for broader engagement.
Findings can inform various disciplines and enhance societal discussions on ability judgments related to disabled individuals.

Wolbring et al. (2026) studied this question.

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