Prevalencia y consecuencias del acoso sexual en estudiantes de bachillerato de Quito durante el año 2023

Abstract

This research arises mainly to address one of the most relevant social problems, which is sexual harassment. It focuses specifically on high school students with the aim of analyzing the consequences that this form of violence has on their mental health and academic performance. Various concepts related to the types of sexual harassment are explored, thus providing and detailed overview of the topic. The methodology used is descriptive, employing a mixed approach that combines qualitative data obtained through a discussion group of female students, an interview with a male student, and quantitative data from the ASIES survey. This combination of approaches aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the studied issue. The main results reveal the presence of different types of sexual harassment in the educational environment, as well as deep-rooted gender violence directed towards female adolescents. These factors affect both the academic performance and the emotional well-being of students, manifesting in symptoms of anxiety and depression among the victims. Additionally, there is an increase in absenteeism, presenteeism and poor school performance among those who suffer sexual harassment. This research seeks to shed light on the reality faced by several students, and it aims to generate interest for future investigations, given that the figures underscore the need to find solutions and implement measures to reduce or eliminate this problem.