La crisis de representación y mediación en el contexto previo al 23J: ciudadanía, interés por los asuntos políticos y consumo de información

Abstract

This research addresses a crucial problem in the contemporary public sphere: how political disaffection manifests itself, among other issues, in the lack of interest in political issues and the tendency not to discuss them with the groups of belonging. This disaffection is framed in the loss of credibility of institutions, parties, politicians and the media, thus promoting a crisis in political representation and journalistic mediation. The main objective of this study is to understand the crisis of representation and mediation in the context prior to the general elections July 23, 2023 in Spain. A survey is carried out to delve into aspects related to citizens' interest in political affairs and their consumption of information. The results reveal that there is a tendency not to discuss information, except in a group that perceives political information as necessary in electoral periods. The high percentage of citizens who show disinterest in political issues, news and debate during electoral periods represents a challenge for democracy that requires a critical and multifaceted discussion.