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2025-02-27
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info:eu-repo/semantics/embargoedAccess
Título de la revista
ISSN de la revista
Título del volumen
Editorial
Wiley
Citas
Resumen
The migration of unaccompanied foreign minors (UAMs) to Europe has become a prominent issue, particularly in Spain, due to its geographic proximity to North Africa. This study explores the social perceptions and representations of UAMs on social media, analyzing the dominant narratives and their impact on public opinion. Employing mixed-methods analysis, combining both quantitative and qualitative approaches, we examine discourse structures and the amplification of polarized narratives around UAMs. Findings reveal a prevailing narrative of criminalization and security concerns, with frequent portrayals of UAMs as threats, which are amplified through social media's echo chamber effect and by influential network leaders. Conversely, a minority narrative highlighting their vulnerability and human rights needs is less visible, suppressed by the spiral of
silence phenomenon. These polarized narratives significantly influence public perceptions, reinforcing stereotypes and shaping potential policies. The study emphasizes the importance of balanced, rights-based communication strategies to counteract negative representations and foster an inclusive public discourse surrounding UAMs.
Descripción
This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Wiley in "International Journal of Social Welfare, 34(2) (2025), e70001", available at: https://doi.org/10.1111/ijsw.70001
Este es el manuscrito aceptado del artículo publicado por Wiley en "International Journal of Social Welfare, 34(2) (2025), e70001", disponible en línea: https://doi.org/10.1111/ijsw.70001
Este es el manuscrito aceptado del artículo publicado por Wiley en "International Journal of Social Welfare, 34(2) (2025), e70001", disponible en línea: https://doi.org/10.1111/ijsw.70001
Categorías UNESCO
Palabras clave
Criminalization, Digital discourse, Migration policies, Polarization,, Social media, Social perceptions, Social representations, Spain, Spiral of silence, Unaccompanied foreign minors (UAMs)
Citación
Lima Fernández, A.; Del Fresno, M.; Pérez Viejo, J.; Segado, S. (2025). Social perceptions and representations of unaccompanied foreign minors on social media. International Journal of Social Welfare, 34(2), e70001. DOI: 10.1111/ijsw.70001
Centro
Facultad de Derecho
Departamento
Trabajo Social
Grupo de investigación
Centro Europeo de Investigación, Políticas y Acción para los Menores y la Migración (CEIPAMM)