Keywords
Colombia
social networks
Internet
deliberation
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Abstract
During the last ten years, several studies that have examined the positive impact political Internet (PIU) and social network uses have on democracy suggest that these are a powerful tool that contributes to its quality and the empowerment of citizens. However, the results of these studies are mixed because they have taken into account only certain aspects of democracy such as: votes, social mobilization, and participation in protests. In addition, they focus mainly on developed societies. This article researches on the effects PIU and the political use of social networks from a new perspective: deliberation. By means of the data obtained from the survey Political Communication and Participation in Colombia 2012, it was possible to analyze the impact of these two tools on deliberative attitudes. The results suggest that they have a meaningful and positive impact on deliberation.
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