Dating Violence and the use of Coping Strategies in Adolescents from Rural Institutions in Cuenca, 2022-2024
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https://doi.org/10.18537/mskn.16.01.01Keywords:
dating, violence, adolescents, Dating violence, adolescents, coping strategies, rural areaAbstract
Adolescent romantic relationships often involve power struggles where coping strategies play a significant role. This study aimed to determine the presence of dating violence and coping strategies among adolescents from rural institutions in the Cuenca canton. The instruments used were the Coping Strategies Inventory (CSI) and the Violence in Dating Relationships Questionnaire (CUVINO). A total of 133 students aged 12 to 18 participated, 52 of whom were in a romantic relationship. The findings revealed that 92.3% of participants had experienced violence, with 50% reporting psychological violence. Additionally, self-criticism and problem-solving were slightly positively correlated with coercion. Age was also associated with wishful thinking and problem avoidance. The study concluded that psychological violence, in its various dimensions, is related to certain coping strategies.
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