In this paper we analyse views, levels and experiences of participation of young people of Brazilian origin living in Portugal. Using data collected through focus groups discussions (N=29) we present youth views and meanings about participation, knowledge about their political rights and main sources of influence. Additionally, using results from the survey (N= 357) we report types and levels of civic and political participation. In addition, we explore levels of political interest, political attentiveness and perceived effectiveness of participation. The results are discussed through a broad conception of civic and political participation and contrasting the results from the focus groups and the survey. Based on the results, we conclude that participation of young Brazilian is a complex issue that includes cognitive dimensions and varies according age, gender and cultural capital.
Atitudes e participação cívica e política: jovens brasileiros/as em Portugal / M. Fernandes-Jesus; E. Cicognani; I. Menezes. - In: PSICOLOGIA E SOCIEDADE. - ISSN 0102-7182. - ELETTRONICO. - 26:3(2014), pp. 572-582.
Atitudes e participação cívica e política: jovens brasileiros/as em Portugal
CICOGNANI, ELVIRA;
2014
Abstract
In this paper we analyse views, levels and experiences of participation of young people of Brazilian origin living in Portugal. Using data collected through focus groups discussions (N=29) we present youth views and meanings about participation, knowledge about their political rights and main sources of influence. Additionally, using results from the survey (N= 357) we report types and levels of civic and political participation. In addition, we explore levels of political interest, political attentiveness and perceived effectiveness of participation. The results are discussed through a broad conception of civic and political participation and contrasting the results from the focus groups and the survey. Based on the results, we conclude that participation of young Brazilian is a complex issue that includes cognitive dimensions and varies according age, gender and cultural capital.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.