Socialpædagogen

Socialpædagogen is a Danish trade magazine (fagblad) published by Socialpædagogernes Landsforbund (SL), the national union for social educators in Denmark. Founded in 1943, it is one of the longest-running professional publications in the Danish social sector. Its stated purpose is to report on developments within social pedagogy and in society more broadly, to serve as a link between union members and union leadership, and to foster a professional community among social educators across the country. The magazine is distributed to SL members and is also available online. According to its publisher, members receive the print edition of Socialpædagogen six times a year, and all issues can be read online. The Danish Wikipedia entry describes the publication as appearing with a circulation of approximately 42,000 copies every 14 days, although the publisher's own current information emphasizes a six-times-per-year member distribution. The magazine's articles are frequently cited by other Danish media, reflecting its role as a source of record on social-pedagogical practice and policy. Editorially, Socialpædagogen covers methods and approaches in the social field, working-life inspiration, and professional debate. Its content is aimed at practitioners, union members, and decision-makers in Danish social services and education. The publication is part of SL's broader communications and knowledge infrastructure, which includes the union's website and member services. As a union-affiliated trade title, Socialpædagogen is not a commercial consumer magazine in the usual sense; it functions as a member benefit and a professional organ. Its brand identity is closely tied to SL and to the Danish social pedagogy profession. The magazine has been published continuously since the mid-20th century and remains active, with online archives covering recent years.

Socialpædagogen was founded in 1943 as the trade magazine of the Danish social educators' union. It was established to inform members about developments in social pedagogy and in society at large, and to act as a bridge between the membership and union leadership. Over the decades it became a regular source for other Danish media on social-sector topics. The magazine is published by Socialpædagogernes Landsforbund (SL), the national union representing social educators in Denmark. According to Danish Wikipedia, the magazine has appeared with a circulation of approximately 42,000 copies every 14 days. The publisher's current information states that members receive the print magazine six times a year and that all issues are available online, indicating an evolution in frequency and distribution format over time. Editorially, the magazine has been led by journalist Jens Nielsen, according to the Danish Wikipedia entry. Its content focuses on methods and approaches in the social field, working-life inspiration, and professional debate. The publication maintains an online presence through SL's website, with archives covering recent years. Socialpædagogen remains active as of the mid-2020s, continuing its role as a professional organ and member benefit for Danish social educators.

• 1943

  Socialpædagogen is founded as a Danish trade magazine.

• The magazine is published by Socialpædagogernes Landsforbund (SL).

• Online archives of the magazine become available through SL's website.

Union-affiliated professional trade magazine for Danish social educators, serving as a member benefit and a source of professional debate and news.

• Socialpædagogen print magazine

  Print edition distributed to SL members, currently six times a year.

• Socialpædagogen online edition

  All issues available to read online via the publisher's website.

1. 1Fagbladet Socialpædagogensl.dk
2. 2Socialpædagogen – Wikipediada.wikipedia.org
3. 3Socialpædagogen – Wikidatawikidata.org