Towards a new analyticalconceptual framework for the field of Social Technology

Abstract

This article presents a theoretical framework for analyzing experiences in the field of Social Technology (ST). For that purpose, we used elements identified through a bibliographic review, reflections developed in academic exchange spaces on ST, and the experiences gained from implementing technological extension projects. We begin the article with an introduction highlighting the relevance of the topic. Next, demonstrating that the concept of ST is still under construction and that there is a dispute concerning its definition, we present a bibliographic review, quoting different authors and providing a synthesis of articles that sought to characterize the field, based on a review of the SciELO database. In the following section, we explain the methodological foundations that guided us in developing this article. We then present the core element of this paper: proposing nine parameters for analyzing experiences that aim to align with the principles of the ST field, clarifying the reasons for this proposal and its intended approach. We conclude the article with our final considerations, emphasizing the importance of building a qualified debate on the topic in our current times.