Fostering Socially and Ecologically Sustainable Digitalisation of Welfare States
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13054892 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Paula Saikkonen (0000-0002-2008-4120, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, corresponding author), Marta Choroszewicz (0000-0001-7564-6437, University of Eastern Finland) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Publication date | 2025-09-02 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Social Inclusion (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2183-2803 • E-ISSN: 2183-2803 |
| Publisher | Cogitatio (PUBLISHER • PT) |
| DOI | 10.17645/si.10937 |
| OpenAlex | W4413906413 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 21 |
This thematic issue discusses how AI and digital technologies often overlook vulnerable citizens and reinforce inequalities. Articles highlight challenges like digital exclusion, excessive reliance on individual agency, and declining institutional trust. Socially sustainable digitalisation must ensure equitable access, offer in‐person alternatives when needed, and uphold legitimacy. Often neglected ecological concerns must also be addressed through responsible data use and energy‐conscious ICT systems. Achieving sustainability requires coherent policies that embed sustainability principles into welfare technology. Interdisciplinary research, citizen involvement, and empowering citizens are essential for a truly sustainable welfare state
Economics · Market economy · Political science · Politics · Sociology · Welfare · Welfare state · Social Policy and Reform Studies
Money, Vouchers, Public Infrastructures? A Framework for Sustainable Welfare Benefits
Earth beyond six of nine planetary boundaries
Data Paradoxes
Developing a Digital Welfare State
Directing Digital Citizenship
Experiencing Social Exclusion and Distrust
The Regime of Self‐Optimization
Ethical Implications of AI‐Driven Chatbots in Domestic Violence Support
Complete the Test First” Prescreening Tests at the Margins of Digital Public Administration
Potentials and Pitfalls of Self‐Help Tools
Exploring the Futures of Datafied Welfare State Education
Trust‐Affording Action
Algorithmic Decision‐Making and Harmonization in Multi‐Level Governance Welfare Practices
Is There Room for Targeting within Universalism? Finnish Social Assistance Recipients as Social Citizens
How social policy impacts inequalities in political efficacy
Sustainable welfare
Outcomes, Process, and Trust of Civil Servants
| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |