Análisis de los efectos psicológicos causados por factores de riesgo dentro del contexto familiar en adolescentes

Abstract

In the current degree work, the developed investigation used the documentary analysis technique and content analysis, which focused on describing and analyzing those psychological effects present in teenagers that begin due to risk factors existing within the family. The document review process is carried out, following the descriptive and exploratory study, where articles from scientific journals and undergraduate theses refer to the main topics. Salvador Minuchin's structural systemic model is the foundation of the research. Therefore, the family will be considered as an interactive system where structure and functioning are the vital elements for its survival; As such, imbalance and conflicts can lead to a crisis that will affect all members; Furthermore, the risks within the family can affect children and teenagers to a greater extent. It was has determined that the main psychological effects that teenagers may suffer due to family risks are: lower psychosocial development, a deficit in social skills, problematic behaviors, substance abuse, low self-esteem, and loneliness.