Influence of Communicative Habits in Generating Participation and Political Cynicism among the Pre-Citizens

Abstract

The analysis focuses on the biasing effect of the communicative habits in generating participation and political cynicism in pre-citizens. Defining them as young people who first exercise the right to vote. It is approached from the perspective of the theory of media malaise and virtuous circle. Data were collected through a survey of 1030 seniors in high school in the metropolitan area of Nuevo Leon. For data analysis SPSS version 21. The main findings have used the media to consume more is the internet followed by television, but consumption is only for entertainment purposes as the fact chatting or downloading music not for purposes of seeking political information, also is evidence regarding their levels of conversation, these are really impacting attitudes and political cynicism. Furthermore, with regard to political participation is that the average consumed and attention to certain content are not contributing to the generation of this attitude, contrary to theoretical evidence.

Keywords

• hábitos comunicativos
• participación ciudadana
• cinismo político
• preciudadanos