Trabajo psicológico en sectores populares

Abstract

In this article some results of two researches, dealing with the psychological activity in six districs of popular peripheric areas of Santiago de Chile, are presented. The first research describes the work of the psychologists, some difficulties derived from working conditions and their professionalformation, as well as the beneficiaries' participation on the programs offered. The second research shows the members of popular areas perception concerning the psychological activities. Both studies were based on interviews and worked out by using a qualitative methodology. Final/y, there is a comparison between perceptions of psychologists and members of popular areas about the psychological activity