interesas
Interesas is a theoretical term used in social sciences to describe the dynamic, multi-layered set of concerns that influence individuals, groups, and institutions within a society or organization. It encompasses economic, social, ethical, cultural, and personal dimensions, and emphasizes how these concerns compete, align, and shift in response to events, information, and power relations.
Origin and usage: The term is a neologism that has appeared in discussions of pluralism and governance
Conceptual framework: Interesas treats interests as portable portfolios rather than fixed preferences. A portfolio may include
Applications and methods: Scholars analyze intereses through coalition mapping, stakeholder analysis, and discourse analysis; data may
Limitations and criticisms: Some scholars caution that the term can blur distinctions between interest, power, and
See also: Stakeholder theory; pluralism; interest group; public policy.