THEORETICAL ANALYSIS OF THE CONCEPT OF DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP IN UKRAINIAN AND FOREIGN ACADEMIC DISCOURSE

Abstract

This article presents a comprehensive theoretical analysis of the concept of digital citizenship in Ukrainian and foreign academic discourse, with the aim of identifying its potential as an analytical framework for interpreting transformations in civic and political participation under conditions of digitalization. The study focuses on the dynamics of the development of this interdisciplinary concept, covering both normative-competence and socio- political dimensions. It analyzes the main scholarly approaches, in particular the interpretations of M. Ribble, K. Mossberger, M. Choi, E. Isin, and E. Ruppert, and compares them with the Ukrainian discourse, which is dominated by legal, educational, and applied perspectives. It reveals how digital technologies transform T. Marshall's classic elements of citizenship (civil, political, social) and give rise to new forms of civic engagement, particularly on social media. It shows that digital citizenship is not limited to technical or legal competence but forms a new model of political subjectivity. The scholarly novelty of the study lies in the systematization of approaches to understanding digital citizenship and its use as a theoretical framework for analyzing the transformation of models of civic and political participation in the digital age. The practical significance lies in the possibility of using the results to better understand civic participation in cyberspace and for shaping effective digital policies.