Analysis of the Feasibility of Universal Basic Income in Colombia: A Grounded Theory Study

Authors

Johanna S. Acuña Gómez, Fundación Universitaria de Ciencias de la SaludFollow
Wilson G. Jiménez-Barbosa, Universidad de Bogotá Jorge Tadeo LozanoFollow
Juan S. Hernández Monsalve, Fundación Universitaria de Ciencias de la SaludFollow

Abstract

This paper shows the results of research conducted with the objective of knowing the perceptions of people in Colombia about the possibility of receiving a universal basic income, which does not exist thus far in the country. The research question was: how do the social perceptions of Colombians about receiving a UBI allow them to understand the possibilities of developing a public policy that guarantees it? A qualitative methodology of grounded theory was applied by conducting 37 in-depth interviews with adults of all socioeconomic levels, all educational levels and productive working age. The information obtained was coded. The resultant main categories with which the Grounded Theory was built were mistrust in others, hope for a better society, unconditional support, and implementation scenario. It was concluded that, if there is an intention to implement the UBI in Colombia, there must be policies that contribute to changing the mistrust and fear of citizens to receive support from the State by solidarity and equity so that UBI can be assume as a right that contributes to the construction of justice and social welfare.

Keywords

Colombia, feasibility, grounded theory, social justice, social perceptions, universal basic income

Author Bio(s)

Johanna Sareth Acuña Gómez, PhD in Policy Modeling and Public Management Fundación, Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud. Please direct correspondence to jsacuna1@fucsalud.edu.co. She is a professor and researcher currently working with postgraduate programs in the health field for Fundación Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud – FUCS in Bogota. Her undergraduate degree is as a dentist.

Wilson Giovanni Jímenez-Barbosa, PhD in Social Sciences, Childhood and Youth, Universidad de Bogotá Jorge Tadeo Lozano. He is a tenured professor and researcher working with postgraduate programs in the health field for Jorge Tadeo Lozano University in Bogota. His undergraduate degree is as a dentist.

Juan Sebastián Hernández Monsalve, MSc. in Management and Health Policy Fundación, Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud. He is a professor and researcher working with postgraduate programs in the health field for Fundación Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud – FUCS in Bogota. His undergraduate degree is as an optometrist.

Publication Date

11-4-2023

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DOI

10.46743/2160-3715/2023.6123

Recommended APA Citation

Acuña Gómez, J. S., Jiménez-Barbosa, W. G., & Hernández Monsalve, J. S. (2023). Analysis of the Feasibility of Universal Basic Income in Colombia: A Grounded Theory Study. The Qualitative Report, 28(11), 3272-3300. https://doi.org/10.46743/2160-3715/2023.6123