El gran ausente- vacío entre la política y los jóvenes de Tungurahua

Abstract

The thesis titled "Gap between Politics and Youth in Tungurahua" is essential for providing a new perspective on politics to the public due to the importance of youth participation in democratic and public processes, as well as in strengthening good democratic practices and ensuring proper representation across all sectors of society. This study arises from the need to investigate whether there is a disconnect or disinterest among young people, specifically regarding local and national political issues. The research focuses on the reasons why young people are unwilling or uninterested in participating in any political or governmental election process, centering on sociological, everyday, and media-related factors. Over the past decades, there has been an observed increase in political disinterest among the youth of Tungurahua, raising concerns about the health of democracy and the political future of the region. The investigation adopts an approach that captures both the extent of disinterest and the underlying perceptions and experiences that influence young people's attitudes toward politics. It employs a mixed-method format, combining quantitative and qualitative techniques to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon. Factors such as the perception of corruption, lack of effective representation, and a disconnect between political issues and the priorities and realities of young people contribute to findings that indicate whether youth are interested in politics or not. Additionally, the study will examine the inadequacy or ineffectiveness of communication channels between young people and politicians. The implications of these findings for policymakers and community leaders are examined. The research recommends enhancing civic education, creating genuine spaces for youth participation, and utilizing communication media that resonate better with this demographic