Estudio de la comunicación no verbal en el proceso de selección de jurados en la ciudad de Neuquén.

Abstract

So far, we have observed that nonverbal communication is an inseparable part of human communication, often regarded as the predominant form of communication compared to verbal communication. This is largely due to our ability to control what we say, but it's often challenging to control aspects such as how we look, the tone of our voice, or the movements of our hands. This work delves into the realm of nonverbal communication, exploring its history, key characteristics, and, in more detail, the sciences that comprise it, such as kinesics, paralanguage, and proxemics. It highlights significant contributions from influential authors like Ray Birdwhistell, Fernando Poyatos, and especially Paul Ekman, who has stood out as the foremost researcher in this field by delving into the study of universal gestures as inherent forms of human communication. In a more specific context, this work focuses on analyzing jury trials and their implementation in Neuquén, Argentina. Special emphasis is placed on jury selection hearings, where all signs of nonverbal communication present in these hearings will be meticulously examined. Finally, a criminological analysis is carried out regarding the implementation of these nonverbal communication sciences in jury selection hearings. It will explore whether these tools effectively identify patterns that can distinguish impartial individuals among those who could potentially serve on the jury, potentially holding significant implications for the administration of justice in Neuquén and beyond. This comprehensive approach to nonverbal communication and its application in the legal system contributes to a deeper understanding of how our actions and gestures can influence decision-making in a legal context.