Youth and media consumption in times of convergence: some observations

Abstract

This article presents the partial results of two field explorations carried out in the city of Tavares, Rio Grande do Sul – Brazil. The intention was to apprehend the practices related to media consumption and the usage of digital platforms by young people, aged around 18-24 years, who live in urban, rural and in coastal areas of Tavares. As a result of this exploration, we observed the intensive use of digital technologies that are configured as key elements in the establishment of relationships among young people in all the scenarios observed, as in the scope of leisure and work, giving new meanings for "being young"" on the contemporary world."

Keywords

• plataforma digital
• uso de tecnologias
• jovens
• convergência midiática