Significados de conflicto cotidiano y la construcción de paz en jóvenes y adultos mayores de Bucaramanga

The objective of this study is to explore the meanings about conflict and peacebuilding present in a group of young people and older adults from the city of Bucaramanga, Santander, Colombia. With a qualitative approach, a phenomenological design and a non-probabilistic sample made up of 22 young people and 20 older adults, an in-depth interview designed and validated by the research hotbed was used, through which issues related to daily conflict and peace building were addressed. As a result, it was found that both young people and older adults defined conflict as a “problem” situation, which brings disagreements between the parties involved. Regarding resolution mechanisms, dialogue prevailed. Finally, it is possible to identify that older adults have greater hope towards the possibility of achieving peace compared to young people.