Public participation in futuring: A systematic literature review

Barendregt, L.E.; Bendor, R.; Van Eekelen, Bregje F.

doi:10.1016/j.futures.2024.103346

Public participation in futuring

Title

Public participation in futuring: A systematic literature review

Author

Barendregt, L.E. (TU Delft Design Aesthetics)
Bendor, R. (TU Delft Design Conceptualization and Communication)
Van Eekelen, Bregje F. (TU Delft Design Aesthetics; Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam)

Date

2024

Abstract

Against the background of continuous calls to democratize futures research and practice, this paper reports the results of a systematic literature review of the involvement of publics in participatory futuring processes. The paper considers three key research questions: Who participates in public futuring processes? Why are publics included in these processes? And what roles do they occupy? By considering practices of participation in futuring, we aim to build a comprehensive picture of the participatory futuring landscape and highlight elements of process design that may enhance or diminish a process's democratic potential. We conclude by suggesting directions for possible future research that could serve the field's continuing desire to democratize and further integrate participatory and critical approaches to futuring.

Subject

critical futures
Democratize
Empowerment
Inclusion
Literature review
Participatory futuring
Public

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DOI

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.futures.2024.103346

ISSN

0016-3287

Source

Futures: the journal of policy, planning and futures studies, 158

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