Digitalisierung und Soziale Arbeit

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Digitisation now permeates all areas of society, making it difficult to envision life without it. Technical artifacts are increasingly interconnected, creating an (invisible) backdrop that intertwines with human actions in numerous ways. This volume critically examines the transformations and challenges social work faces amid socio-technical change. Long-standing issues, such as social inequality, take on new dimensions, while new problem constellations emerge, including the potential replacement of human professional actions by Big Data. The contributions gathered here aim to bridge the gap between theory and practice, as well as between academic disciplines and professional fields. The text highlights the need for a nuanced understanding of these developments and their implications for social work, emphasizing the importance of adapting to the evolving landscape shaped by digital technologies. By addressing both enduring and emerging questions, the volume seeks to foster dialogue and reflection on the future of social work in a digitized world.