Proceso de promoción de salud sobre la violencia entre pares en niños/as de 9 a 11 años de la Unidad Educativa” Domingo Comín”

Abstract

Violence has increased in recent times in different sectors and countries. It is defined in many ways through historical, social, institutional, family and other factors. In this case, we focus on the problem of violence in schools, especially the constant bullying of children. This type of violence alters relationships between groups and is considered interpersonal violence. This abusive relationship becomes a strongly dominant relationship and has important psychological and social consequences for those involved. The purpose of this research work is to implement a health promotion process focused on violence between peers in boys and girls from 9 to 11 years old at the "Domingo Comin" Educational Unit. To achieve this objective, a qualitative-quantitative methodology was used that allowed us to analyze the exposure of students to situations of violence, a variable of great educational and social relevance. From the sample studied, it was deduced that everyone has experienced some type of violence, even to a lesser degree, including incidents such as beatings, mockery, insults, robberies, among others. These experiences negatively impact the self-esteem of students, who may feel ignored and excluded by their peers. During the development of the project, it was discovered that violence between peers can be perpetuated with the cooperation of one or more people, that is, with the participation of an "accomplice." It is concluded that violence between peers tends to disappear if said "accomplice" does not exist.