Interaction patterns and political discussion groups in personal networks of Colombians youths

Abstract

Structural analysis is applied in this research to evaluate the sociopolitical personal networks of 51 Colombians youths linked to student organizations at university level. Networks are cohesive, showing high levels of density (.53) and transitivity (.78), includes 4 clusters on average, are formed by friends (81%) and in a lesser degree by relatives (13%). Homophily based on sex, age and educative level seem to play a key role in shaping networks structure.

Keywords

• análisis de redes sociales
• grupos centrales de discusión
• homofilia
• participación juvenil
• redes personales.