Percepciones y actitudes sobre los mecanismos de afrontamiento ante la violencia de género en las universidades. Investigación mixta realizada con estudiantes universitarios varones en Quito

Abstract

The present study explores male university students' perceptions and coping attitudes towards gender-based violence within the university environment in Quito, Ecuador. Through focus groups and surveys, three predominant coping strategies were identified: inaction, avoidance, and support-seeking. Inaction and avoidance are driven by fear of rejection and the bystander effect, while support-seeking is hindered by a lack of awareness of available resources, difficulty in accessing them, and social cancellation. The research highlights the need for increased education and training on gender-based violence, as well as improved communication and availability of institutional resources. The findings provide a foundation for developing strategies that foster a more inclusive and respectful university environment aligned with gender equality