Riesgo de violencia psicológica en parejas de 25 a 35 años en la parroquia Chillogallo de la ciudad de Quito en el último trimestre del 2024.

Abstract

In today's society, psychological violence in intimate relationships has had a significant and harmful impact, directly affecting the mental health of victims. This type of violence, which encompasses behaviors such as manipulation, control, devaluation, threats, and isolation, severely impairs the psychosocial health of those who have experienced this abuse. Psychological violence often goes unnoticed, as it leaves no visible physical traces, but its effects can be just as damaging as those of physical violence. Risk factors associated with this type of violence include anxiety, low selfesteem, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Additionally, the normalization of these behaviors in various cultures perpetuates their existence and hinders addressing the problem. This research analyzes the various risks of psychological violence in couples aged 25 to 35 in the Chillogallo parish of Quito. A quantitative, exploratory, and nonexperimental approach was used for data collection. A cross-sectional design was employed as the data was collected at a single point in time. The results obtained from the Index of Spousal Abuse (ISA) scale revealed that 84.3% of participants experienced psychological abuse. According to the Dating Violence Scale (EVPN), 87.1% of participants experienced control, and 98.6% experienced devaluation and threats. In addition to identifying the risk factors associated with psychological violence, this research will enable early intervention to prevent the problem from escalating to more severe forms of violence.