Factores psicosociales de la violencia que padecen las mujeres jóvenes en Ecuador en la etapa del noviazgo: revisión bibliográfica

Abstract

In Ecuador and Latin America, violence in romantic relationships among young women is a significant social and psychological problem. The aim of this study was to analyze the psychosocial aspects of violence in relationships among women aged 18 to 25, based on a literature review. A descriptive and qualitative approach was used through a systematic review of 47 scientific studies published since 2020 and selected according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. The results show that psychological violence is the most common, followed by sexual violence and physical violence. The main factors identified include low self-esteem, emotional dependence, exposure to domestic violence, coercive control, and the sociocultural normalization of violence. It is concluded that violence in romantic relationships is a complex phenomenon that requires comprehensive and multidimensional prevention strategies.