Citizens’ E-participation through E-government services: a systematic literature review

Autor: Abderrahmane Benlahcene, Hapini Awang, Nur Suhaili Mansor, Osman Ghazali, Maslinda Mohd Nadzir, Fadhilah Mat Yamin, Isyaku Uba Haruna, Sarkin Tudu Shehu Malami
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Cogent Social Sciences, Vol 10, Iss 1 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 23311886
2331-1886
DOI: 10.1080/23311886.2024.2415526
Popis: Given the multidimensional nature of e-participation, current studies in this field are fragmented, under-theorized, and dispersed. Understanding the primary issues under investigation is challenging, particularly for early career researchers. Despite citizens’ widespread use of e-government services, government agencies still face several challenges, particularly in providing feedback on the quality and effectiveness of these services. The existing challenges related to e-government services and citizens’ e-participation provide avenues for important research opportunities. Accordingly, the purpose of this systematic review is to (i) determine the problems and obstacles faced by citizens’ e-participation as end users of e-government services, (ii) determine the multidisciplinary elements that contribute to the success of e-participation in e-government services, and (iii) propose future research avenues. Following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, this systematic review is conducted by combining two methods: Kitchenham & Charters and Webster & Watson, focusing on studies from the period between 2010 and 2022. The findings show that while existing research models are helpful, their primary focus is on technical and political factors. Hence, a focus on psychological and social aspects is necessary, which could assist in providing a sound understanding of users’ experiences of using the different e-participation tools set by governments. This review provides a comprehensive synthesis of global e-participation challenges and success factors and presents a theoretical basis for future research endeavours.
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