Barbara Marshall

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About

Barbara Marshall is a pioneering scholar in the emerging interdisciplinary field of socio-gerontechnology, which critically examines the intersection of ageing societies and rapid technological change. Her foundational work, including the highly cited book *Socio-gerontechnology* (2021, 72 citations), establishes the core principles of this new academic domain, bridging insights from Age Studies and Science and Technology Studies (STS). In her equally influential edited volume *Socio-gerontechnology: Interdisciplinary Critical Studies of Ageing and Technology* (2021, 40 citations), she brings together diverse perspectives to explore how age, actors, and agency shape technological design and use among older populations. Marshall’s major contribution lies in challenging techno-solutionist narratives, instead advocating for nuanced, critical frameworks that account for social inequalities, embodiment, and lived experience. Her work has profoundly shaped how researchers and policymakers understand the co-construction of ageing and technology, moving beyond simplistic views of older adults as passive users. With a growing citation impact, Marshall is recognized as a key architect of socio-gerontechnology, offering vital conceptual tools for designing more inclusive, ethical technologies in an ageing world.