ABSTRACT

This study focuses on the emerging phenomenon of youth hangouts as a self-managed sphere for leisure and free time in the context of the Basque Country. The aim of this research was to analyse the following: the characterisation of these spaces and the profile of their participants; possible problems of coexistence; and youth participation and development in their context and in relation to their community. Employing a quantitative methodology, questionnaires were administeried to a sample of 2,014 young people from seven municipalities of Bizkaia (Basque Country). Some of the most significant findings refer to the continuous growth of this phenomenon and the consideration of youth spaces as a context for growth and social participation. These are important aspects to be considered when developing educational and youth policies.

摘要

本研究重点关注巴斯克地区新兴的青年聚会现象，将其作为休闲和空闲时间的自我管理领域。本研究的目的是分析以下内容：这些空间的特征及其参与者的概况；可能的共存问题；青年在他们所处的环境中以及与他们的社区相关的参与和发展。采用定量方法，对来自 Bizkaia（巴斯克地区）七个城市的 2,014 名年轻人样本进行了问卷调查。一些最重要的发现涉及这种现象的持续增长以及将青年空间视为增长和社会参与的背景。这些是制定教育和青年政策时需要考虑的重要方面。