The social contract theory meets cybersecurity : systematic literature review
The result's identifiers
Result code in IS VaVaI
<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F00216224%3A14230%2F25%3A00140309" target="_blank" >RIV/00216224:14230/25:00140309 - isvavai.cz</a>
Result on the web
<a href="https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/DPRG-06-2024-0118/full/html" target="_blank" >https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/DPRG-06-2024-0118/full/html</a>
DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/DPRG-06-2024-0118" target="_blank" >10.1108/DPRG-06-2024-0118</a>
Alternative languages
Result language
angličtina
Original language name
The social contract theory meets cybersecurity : systematic literature review
Original language description
Purpose This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of social contract theory (SCT) utilization in cybersecurity literature, elucidating the current state of research, identifying major applications and themes and highlighting gaps, particularly in empirical studies, and the integration of emerging technologies. The study also maps the contractual parties and governance tools discussed in SCT and cyberspace interactions. Design/methodology/approach This study uses a systematic literature review to investigate the application of SCT within the cybersecurity domain. Using a mixed-methods approach that combines quantitative and qualitative content analysis with the Grounded Theory strategy, over 30,000 documents were initially screened. The final data set comprised 873 peer-reviewed papers from multiple databases. MAXQDA software facilitated coding and thematic analysis to identify key SCT applications, governance tools and research gaps. Findings The review revealed the following: emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain are sparsely researched within the SCT-cyberspace intersection, yet they offer solutions to various SCT-related issues; empirical studies are underrepresented, with theoretical explorations dominating the discourse; there is a notable gap in integrating emerging technologies such as AI within SCT frameworks; governance tools discussed are varied, including economic incentives, regulatory measures and informational strategies. Originality/value This study synthesizes SCT applications in cybersecurity, highlighting the interdisciplinary nature and potential for richer theoretical integration. By systematically mapping the literature, it identifies crucial gaps and offers a foundation for future empirical and theoretical research. The findings emphasize the importance of considering traditional SCT themes and contemporary technological contexts, contributing to the development of more robust frameworks for cyberspace governance.
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Czech description
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Classification
Type
J<sub>imp</sub> - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database
CEP classification
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OECD FORD branch
50601 - Political science
Result continuities
Project
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Continuities
S - Specificky vyzkum na vysokych skolach
Others
Publication year
2025
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data specific for result type
Name of the periodical
Digital Policy, Regulation and Governance
ISSN
2398-5038
e-ISSN
2398-5046
Volume of the periodical
27
Issue of the periodical within the volume
4
Country of publishing house
GB - UNITED KINGDOM
Number of pages
20
Pages from-to
446-465
UT code for WoS article
001318767300001
EID of the result in the Scopus database
2-s2.0-105003418588