Incidence of Student Participation in The Democratic Culture of School Municipalities

Purpose: Determine to what extent student participation affects the democratic culture of School Municipalities. Theoretical Framework: Focuses on the importance of developing a democratic culture through student participation in spaces such as school municipalities, based on the theories of John Dewey and Roger Hart. Method: A quantitative approach was used with a causal correlational design and a sample of 230 students between 12 and 17 years old, selected from a population of 569 members of the school municipalities through probabilistic sampling. Results and Discussion: It was found that 32.6% of students consider student participation positive, while 33.9% perceive it negatively. Furthermore, 68.3% report a regular perception of the democratic culture in school municipalities. Although there are spaces for participation, student involvement remains low on many occasions. Research Implications: This study seeks to promote democratic culture through student participation in school, thus contributing to improving educational management and aligning with the objectives of sustainable development in education. Originality: Offers a perspective on the role of educational institutions in building a democratic school community through student participation. Conclusion: Student participation has a significant impact (82.5%) on the democratic culture of the School Municipalities, which supports the study hypothesis. It is crucial that students understand their role as citizens and actively participate in school life to build a strong democratic culture.