Index of questions

This is a first thematic selection of the questions asked in the study. It does not show the totality of the questionnaire applied.

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1. Satisfaction and future prospects

1.1 How satisfied are you currently with your life in general?

1.2 How satisfied are you currently with your financial situation?

1.3 How satisfied are you currently with the situation in your country?

1.4 What are the MAIN PROBLEMS affecting youth in your country?

1.5 What are the MAIN ISSUES that should be addressed by public policies for youth in your country?

1.6 Would you like to emigrate from your country?

1.7 What would be the reason would make you migrate away from your country? Select all that apply.

2. Democratic values and interest in politics

2.1 Some people frequently follow political events, with or without elections. Others are not interested in politics. How interested are you in politics?

2.2 What is your opinion regarding democracy? DEMOCRACY IS PREFERABLE TO ANY OTHER FORM OF GOVERNMENT.

2.3 Do you believe that voting is useful to transform and solve the country's problems?

2.4 How much do you agree with the following statement: DEMOCRACY CAN WORK WITHOUT POLITICAL PARTIES

3. Opinion on political agendas

3.1 Are the problems of young people represented in your country's politics?

3.2 How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement: THE STATE MUST GUARANTEE FREE ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATION AND HEALTH FOR EVERYONE.

3.3 How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement: GENDER PARITY OR GENDER QUOTAS LAWS SHOULD EXIST TO ENSURE EQUAL REPRESENTATION OF MEN AND WOMEN IN PARLIAMENT / CONGRESS / ASSEMBLY / EXECUTIVE BOARD

3.4 How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement: ENVIRONMENTAL CARE SHOULD BE A GOVERNMENT PRIORITY

3.5 How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement: VOLUNTARY INTERRUPTION OF PREGNANCY SHOULD BE LEGAL FOR ANY REASON

3.6 How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement: PEOPLE SHOULD HAVE COMPLETE FREEDOM TO DECIDE THEIR SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY.

3.7 How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement: TRADE UNIONS ARE NECESSARY ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE DEFENSE OF WORKERS' RIGHTS.

4. Political participation

4.1 In the last 12 months, have you participated in any of the following organizations or organized groups?

4.2 From the following options of organizations according to their causes, mark the one or ones in which you currently participate or are a member of

4.3 In the last year, did you participate in any march, protest or social mobilization?

4.4 Talking about labor and moving on to labor rights, which of the following sentences best represents your idea/perception about labor unions and/or workers' associations?

4.5 There are several ways to participate and get involved in political parties. In the following list of actions check those you have done, would be interested in doing or would not do.

5. Digital activism and use of networks

5.1 What media do you use to seek information on current issues and issues related to politics?

5.2 How often do you follow the news, whether on television, radio, newspapers or the Internet?

5.3 In the case of speaking out on social networks about any cause, for which of the following have you done so in the last 6 months?

On representativeness

The survey is nationally and not regionally representative. Therefore, we recommend that when reviewing the data viewers, do not make inferences for the entire region without first reviewing the national data.

How to cite survey data?

The data may be used as long as the source is cited and it is not used for commercial purposes. Suggested citation:

Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) (2024). Youth: Unfinished Business. Survey on political participation and attitudes of youth in Latin America and the Caribbean. www.juventudesFES.org.