SOCIAL POLICY & ADMINISTRATION
Scope & Guideline
Shaping the future of social administration through rigorous scholarship.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Social Policy Analysis:
The journal emphasizes critical analysis of social policies, including welfare systems, social security, and employment policies, examining their design, implementation, and outcomes. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
It encourages interdisciplinary research that integrates insights from sociology, political science, economics, and public administration to address social issues comprehensively. - Focus on Marginalized Populations:
A consistent focus on the experiences and challenges faced by marginalized groups, including low-income families, ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities, is a hallmark of the journal. - Impact of Crises on Social Policy:
The journal investigates how various crises, such as economic downturns or public health emergencies like COVID-19, influence social policy and welfare systems. - Global and Comparative Perspectives:
Highlighting global trends and comparative studies, the journal seeks to understand how different countries address similar social challenges. - Policy Innovation and Reform:
It explores innovative policy solutions and reforms, examining their implications for social equity and public welfare.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic:
Research examining the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on social policy and welfare systems, including adaptations made by governments and communities to address emerging needs, has surged. - Cost of Living Crises and Economic Insecurity:
Increasing attention is being paid to the implications of rising living costs and economic insecurity, particularly how these issues affect vulnerable populations and influence policy responses. - Digital Transformation in Social Services:
There is a growing interest in the role of digital technologies in delivering social services, including the challenges and opportunities they present for accessibility and efficiency. - Intersectionality in Social Policy:
Emerging discussions focus on intersectional analyses that explore how various identities (e.g., gender, ethnicity, class) intersect to impact individuals' experiences with social policies. - Environmental Justice and Social Policy:
An increasing number of studies are addressing the intersection of environmental issues and social policy, particularly how climate change impacts vulnerable populations and necessitates policy innovation. - Community and Participatory Approaches:
There is a trend towards exploring community-led initiatives and participatory approaches in social policy, emphasizing the importance of local knowledge and empowerment in addressing social issues.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Welfare State Models:
There is a noticeable decline in papers focusing on traditional welfare state models, with a shift towards discussing more dynamic and adaptive forms of social protection. - Monolithic Approaches to Social Issues:
Research that adopts a one-size-fits-all approach to social issues is becoming less frequent, as the journal increasingly favors nuanced and context-specific analyses. - Static Comparative Analyses:
Earlier trends toward static comparisons of welfare regimes are diminishing, with a growing emphasis on longitudinal studies and the evolution of social policies over time. - Generalized Discourse on Poverty:
Broad discussions on poverty without specific contextual analysis are less common, as the journal now favors papers that delve into the complexities of poverty in particular settings. - Focus on Employment Policies Alone:
There is a decline in the exclusive focus on employment-related policies, with a move towards integrating discussions of health, education, and social services in relation to employment.
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