Adolescents' emotional experiences in educational activities: a look at cultural-historical theory
Experiences; Emotions; Adolescence; Educational activity; Cultural-historical theory
This dissertation aims to understand how adolescents experience the dimension of affect in school from a cultural-historical perspective. Grounded in Vygotsky's contributions regarding the role of emotions in human development, the research seeks to explore emotional experiences within educational activities, taking into account the relationships between adolescents and the school environment. The methodology adopted follows an experiential approach, using focus groups as an investigative tool to gather participants' accounts and reflections on their emotional experiences. Data will be analyzed using the "Word" tool, which is applied to identify the meanings adolescents attribute to their emotional experiences in the school setting. The significance of this study lies in addressing the need to incorporate the affective dimension into educational practices, aiming to contribute to a broader understanding of human development during adolescence. The results and conclusions will be presented in the future, intending to strengthen the dialogue between emotion, school, and development.