Journal of Social Policy Studies
Scope & Guideline
Bridging Theory and Practice in Public Administration.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Social Support Systems:
Research exploring the frameworks, effectiveness, and challenges of social support systems for various vulnerable groups, including the elderly, children, and marginalized communities. - Welfare State Dynamics:
Analysis of the transformation, challenges, and future directions of welfare states, particularly in post-Soviet contexts and their responses to neoliberal pressures. - Inclusive Education and Social Integration:
Focus on the practices, policies, and societal attitudes towards inclusive education, especially for children with disabilities and marginalized populations. - Impact of Digitalization on Social Services:
Investigations into how digital technologies are reshaping social services and the implications for service delivery and access for different demographics. - Gender and Social Policy:
Examination of gender roles, inequalities, and the impact of social policies on different genders, particularly in relation to leadership and workforce participation. - Community Engagement and Activism:
Studies on community-based initiatives, civil society participation, and the role of social movements in shaping social policy and practice.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of Neoliberalism on Social Services:
An increasing focus on how neoliberal policies shape social services and welfare systems, exploring both critiques and adaptations to the welfare state. - Mental Health and Well-being:
Emerging themes around mental health, emotional labor, and therapeutic practices, especially in relation to educational and professional settings, signal a growing recognition of mental health issues in social policy. - Digital Inclusion and Accessibility:
A significant trend towards understanding the implications of digitalization in social services, including the accessibility of healthcare and social support systems for various populations. - Social Justice and Equity:
A heightened emphasis on social justice issues, particularly concerning marginalized communities, gender equality, and the intersectionality of social identities in policy development. - Sustainability and Eco-Social Policies:
An emerging theme regarding the intersection of ecological sustainability and social policy, indicating a growing recognition of the need for eco-social approaches to welfare.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Welfare Models:
Research on conventional welfare state models is becoming less frequent, as there is a growing emphasis on innovative and adaptive approaches to welfare that address contemporary challenges. - Static Analysis of Social Inequalities:
There is a noticeable decrease in studies focusing purely on static analyses of social inequalities without considering dynamic factors such as digital transformation or changing demographics. - Universal Basic Income Discussions:
Papers specifically advocating for universal basic income as a standalone solution have diminished, likely due to the exploration of more nuanced and multifaceted solutions to economic insecurity. - Historical Perspectives on Social Policy:
Less emphasis on historical analyses of social policy frameworks, as the focus shifts towards current trends and future-oriented policy solutions. - Rural Social Policy Issues:
Research specifically targeting rural social policy challenges is becoming less frequent, as urban-centered studies gain more attention in light of urbanization trends.
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