Journal of Communication, Information and Ethics in Society
The purpose of this paper is to present a systematic literature review of empirical studies into online platforms for political participation. The objective was to diagnose the relationship between different types of digital participatory platforms, the real possibilities of participation generated by those initiatives and the impact of this participation on the decision-making process of governmental representatives.
How to cite: Santini, R. M., & Carvalho, H. (2019). The rise of participatory despotism: a systematic review of online platforms for political engagement. Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society.