SÁNCHEZ-HOLGADO, P., PIÑEIRO-NAVAL, V., GUTIÉRREZ PARRA, P., 2026. ¿Desinterés o desconfianza? Los jóvenes españoles ante la desafección y la participación política. Anuario Electrónico de Estudios en Comunicación Social "Disertaciones", vol. 19, núm. 1. ISSN: 1856-9536
Citizens are increasingly distancing themselves from the political class and at the center of the discussion on this issue are the concepts of disaffection and political participation. Young people encounter more barriers and see their interests less represented in the democratic processes; so, we will focus in this work on this type of audience. The main objective is to analyze the degree of political disaffection of young people and the factors that influence the electoral participation of this social group. Among these factors, trust, interest, perception of effectiveness, commitment and satisfaction are analyzed as the main components of political disaffection. For that purpose, a survey is used and the effect of each factor on the political participation of young people is analyzed, both descriptively and through a moderate mediation model. The results indicate that the voting intention is a clear predictor of conventional participation, while trust is one of the most significant factors that drives the youth vote.
SANZ PEREZ, L., FERNÁNDEZ ALONSO, A., DIOS-DUARTE, M.J., 2026. Adicción a redes sociales, ansiedad y depresión: un estudio generacional comparativo sobre su interrelación. Prisma Social revista de ciencias sociales , núm 52, pp. 56-69. e-ISSN 1989-3469.
Social media addiction has been linked to mental health issues such as anxiety and depression in adolescents and young adults. This study aims to analyze the relationship between compulsive social media use, anxiety and depression, and age group, in order to identify statistically significant age-based profiles of vulnerability. A cross-sectional observational study was conducted on a sample distributed across four generations (Generation Z, Y, X, and Baby Boomers). Validated self-report instruments were used to assess compulsive social media use, anxiety and depression. Data analysis included descriptive statistics and association tests (including Pearson's chi-square) to examine generational differences. Significant differences were observed between generations. Generations Z and Y exhibited higher levels of social media addiction, anxiety, and depression. In contrast, generation X and Baby Boomers had lower levels. The greater vulnerability of younger generations can be explained by a combination of technological and contextual factors, as well as greater digital exposure. The lower impact on older generations suggests the influence of protective factors accumulated throughout life. This study confirms the existence of significant generational differences in the relationship between social media addiction, anxiety and depression. This highlights the need for preventive, clinical and research approaches that recognize these differences.
SEDANO COLLANTES, J., 2026. Entre el rechazo del trabajo y la incertidumbre. Aproximación a los discursos acerca de la construcción de trayectorias vitales de las personas jóvenes en Euskadi. Revista CENTRA de Ciencias Sociales, vol. 5, núm. 1, pp. 31-52. ISSN: 2951-6641 (papel), 2951-8156 (en línea).
This article explores the discourses of Basque youth regarding the construction of their life paths in a context marked by uncertainty and rejection of traditional work. Through a qualitative methodology based on in-depth interviews, the perceptions and strategies that these young people develop to face job insecurity and lack of opportunities are analyzed. The results reveal a diversity of approaches and attitudes towards employment, highlighting the importance of education, continuous training, and social support networks. The study contributes to understanding how Basque youth navigate a changing labor market and the challenges they face in building a stable and satisfying life.
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