Abstract

SILVA, Lina M. et al. Reconstruction of experiences and self-perceptions of homeless young people. Rev.latinoam.cienc.soc.niñez juv [online]. 2018, vol.16, n.2, pp.809-823. ISSN 1692-715X.  https://doi.org/10.11600/1692715x.16211.

This article describes the results of research carried out in the Medellin Youth Reception House. The study explored the self-perception of homeless youth who are now in the recovery phase, in terms of how they are perceived by others. A methodology of qualitative investigation using a phenomenological approach was applied and facilitated the reconstruction of their experiences. The information was gathered using a mix of experiential techniques and focus groups. The results of the study include the subjects’ reflections on their process of re-socialization, stigmatization and initiatives related to how they changed their lives form. change of life are among the findings in this study.

Keywords : Disadvantaged youth (Unesco Social Sciences Thesaurus); social representations, re-socialization (Iteso Thesaurus).

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