INJECT Interdisciplinary Journal of Communication
Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025)

Mapping the Transformation of Political Participation through Digital Citizenship: Global Trends from a Bibliometric Analysis (2019–2024)

Atikah Fadilla (Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta)
Dian Eka Rahmawati (Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Sep 2025

Abstract

This study investigates the transformation of political participation in the era of digital citizenship, where information and communication technologies have reshaped how citizens engage in democratic processes. Moving beyond traditional notions of rights and obligations, citizenship is increasingly characterized by the ability to participate actively in public affairs through digital platforms. Using a bibliometric analysis of 339 Scopus-indexed articles published between 2019 and 2024, this research maps publication trends, conceptual clusters, and thematic evolutions related to digital citizenship and political participation. The findings reveal four dominant clusters: digital citizenship, citizenship, political participation, and digital transformation that organize the field, with emerging themes such as COVID-19, gender, and digital education policies shaping more recent scholarship. Results highlight the strategic role of digital technologies in enabling political campaigns, online petitions, e-voting, and social media activism while exposing persistent challenges such as misinformation, privacy concerns, and digital divides. This study contributes to the literature by offering a comprehensive mapping of global scholarship, clarifying conceptual linkages, and identifying research gaps related to inclusivity and cross-regional comparisons. Strengthening digital and media literacy is crucial to ensure more inclusive, ethical, and meaningful forms of political participation in the digital age.

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inject

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Religion Computer Science & IT Environmental Science Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

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Focus and Scope INJECT journal focuses on the discussion of interdisciplinary communication, social-religious research that includes culture, Media Communication using quantitative or qualitative research methods. This journal is a media to accommodate the result of field research of students, ...