Representaciones sociales de los consejos de juventud en estudiantes de psicología y derecho de la Universidad Simón Bolívar de la ciudad de Barranquilla
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2025
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Castro Tafur, Reynel
Luquez Vizcaino, Karla
Narváez Mojica, Erik
Patiño Orozco, Sheyla
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Facultad de Ciencias Jurídicas y Sociales
Facultad de Ciencias Jurídicas y Sociales
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La participación juvenil en Colombia ha sido promovida mediante los Consejos de Juventud (CJ), concebidos como mecanismos de representación política y control social. Sin embargo, las elecciones de 2021 evidenciaron una abstención superior al 90 %, reflejando desconfianza, desconocimiento y desconexión entre la normativa y la práctica social. Esta investigación tuvo como propósito analizar las representaciones sociales que estudiantes de Psicología y Derecho de la Universidad Simón Bolívar de Barranquilla construyen sobre los CJ, así como comprender cómo estas influyen en su interés y disposición para participar. Se empleó un enfoque mixto con predominio cualitativo mediante encuestas estructuradas y preguntas abiertas. Los resultados muestran que las representaciones se organizan en tres niveles: un componente normativo basado en nociones de democracia y representación; un componente informativo caracterizado por desinformación y confusión sobre las funciones reales de los CJ; y un componente afectivo marcado por confianza moderada y fuerte desconfianza hacia las instituciones. Se observaron diferencias disciplinarias: en Derecho predomina una visión procedural y normativa; en Psicología, una lectura comunitaria y social del mecanismo. La discusión evidencia coincidencias con estudios previos sobre apatía política, desconocimiento institucional y predominio de representaciones sociales periféricas que limitan la apropiación del mecanismo. Se concluye que la universidad cumple un rol clave en transformar estas representaciones, fortalecer la pedagogía política y promover la participación juvenil informada.
Youth participation in Colombia has been promoted through the Youth Councils (CJ), conceived as mechanisms for political representation and social oversight. Nevertheless, the 2021 elections showed an abstention rate above 90%, revealing distrust, lack of information, and a disconnection between the legal framework and social reality. This study aimed to analyze the social representations that Psychology and Law students at Universidad Simón Bolívar in Barranquilla construct about CJ and to understand how these representations influence their interest and willingness to participate. A mixed-methods approach with qualitative predominance was used through structured surveys including open-ended questions. Results indicate that representations are organized into three levels: a normative component based on notions of democracy and representation; an informational component marked by misinformation and confusion about the actual functions of CJ; and an affective component characterized by moderate trust and strong institutional distrust. Disciplinary differences were found Law students show a procedural and normative interpretation, while Psychology students adopt a community-oriented and social perspective. Findings align with previous research on political apathy, limited institutional knowledge, and peripheral representations that hinder participation. It is concluded that universities play a key role in transforming these representations, strengthening political pedagogy, and fostering informed youth participation.
Youth participation in Colombia has been promoted through the Youth Councils (CJ), conceived as mechanisms for political representation and social oversight. Nevertheless, the 2021 elections showed an abstention rate above 90%, revealing distrust, lack of information, and a disconnection between the legal framework and social reality. This study aimed to analyze the social representations that Psychology and Law students at Universidad Simón Bolívar in Barranquilla construct about CJ and to understand how these representations influence their interest and willingness to participate. A mixed-methods approach with qualitative predominance was used through structured surveys including open-ended questions. Results indicate that representations are organized into three levels: a normative component based on notions of democracy and representation; an informational component marked by misinformation and confusion about the actual functions of CJ; and an affective component characterized by moderate trust and strong institutional distrust. Disciplinary differences were found Law students show a procedural and normative interpretation, while Psychology students adopt a community-oriented and social perspective. Findings align with previous research on political apathy, limited institutional knowledge, and peripheral representations that hinder participation. It is concluded that universities play a key role in transforming these representations, strengthening political pedagogy, and fostering informed youth participation.
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Representaciones sociales, Participación juvenil, Consejos de Juventud, Psicología social, Cultura política
