Representaciones Sociales sobre Sexualidad en Estudiantes de Psicología de la Universidad Santo Tomas sede Villavicencio

Abstract

The objective of this degree work was to understand the configuration of the social representations of the students of the Faculty of Psychology of the Santo Tomás University, Villavicencio headquarters, regarding sexuality. Taking into account the above, the Institutional Research line that directs this study is called Psychosocial Approaches at the Regional Level, since it seeks to contribute and expand knowledge about sexuality in the Orinoquía region. In this way, the problem question that guides this work is: How are social representations regarding the sexuality of psychology students at Santo Tomas University constructed? A qualitative methodology with a hermeneutical phenomenological type methodological design was used, in relation to the paradigm of complexity and social constructionism, using focus groups as a strategy; which were carried out in three group sessions, with 5 participants, who ranged between 18 and 22 years of age, with the participation of 3 women and 2 men. The results concluded that there is a difference in the construction of social representations from the family and educational context. In addition, aspects such as stereotypes, beliefs and values are recognized, which are related to the essential value of respect that identified the formative development of each level that the participants have.