Abstract

SANCHEZ ONATE, Alejandro; PEREZ SALAS, Claudia Paz  and  BARRIGA, Omar Alexandre. Social cohesion and student participation in primary and secondary students in San Pedro de la Paz. Perfiles educativos [online]. 2019, vol.41, n.165, pp.114-130.  Epub Apr 16, 2020. ISSN 0185-2698.  https://doi.org/10.22201/iisue.24486167e.2019.165.59035.

The objective of this study was to establish the relationship between social cohesion and school participation of primary and secondary students coming from schools in different administrative areas of the San Pedro de la Paz district, in Chile. The research method consisted on cross-sectional surveys, using a questionnaire constructed especially for the study. 693 students participated. We used models of comparison of means and bivariate correlations to respond to the research objectives. The results show a close relationship between social cohesion and students' school participation, similar to the scientific literature reviewed. On the other hand, the socio-economic level is highlighted as a factor that explains the differences in social cohesion and students' school participation, which adds to the empirical support for the socioeconomic determinants of the Chilean school system.

Keywords : Social cohesion; School participation; Socio economic level; Education and democracy; Primary education; Secondary education.

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