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Evaluation of Affective Coexistence in Young Afro-Colombians in the Department of Chocó-Colombia

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  • Carolina Bringas Molleda

    (Department of Psychology and Anthropology, University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain)

  • Manuel Beltrán Espitia

    (Department of Humanities, University Foundation Claretiana, Quibdó 270001, Colombia)

  • Yineth Mosquera Ruiz

    (Department of Humanities, University Foundation Claretiana, Quibdó 270001, Colombia)

  • Javier Herrero Díez

    (Department of Psychology, University of Oviedo, 33003 Oviedo, Spain)

  • Francisco Javier Rodríguez Díaz

    (Department of Psychology, University of Oviedo, 33003 Oviedo, Spain)

Abstract

Various works of research into violence in relationships between young couples refer to a lack of perception of some behavior patterns such as abuse. This means that the relationship has the potential risk of developing into one of victimization should it last into adulthood. Although it has been shown that this phenomenon may occur in any sector of the population, the interest of our study rests upon determining the prevalence of the perception of violent behavior patterns in relationships between adolescent and young adult couples. We also aim to analyze the differences obtained with respect to the characteristics of the aggressors in the young Afro-Colombian population of Quibdó, Colombia. The participants in the study consisted of 540 young Afro-Colombians of both sexes between 15 and 27 years of age. The instrument used was the reduced version of the Dating Violence Questionnaire. The results show a high level of victimization through violent behavior on the part of the partner, in great measure exercised by generalist aggressors. However, a small proportion could be perceived as abuse. The implications and possible means of intervention are discussed.

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  • Carolina Bringas Molleda & Manuel Beltrán Espitia & Yineth Mosquera Ruiz & Javier Herrero Díez & Francisco Javier Rodríguez Díaz, 2023. "Evaluation of Affective Coexistence in Young Afro-Colombians in the Department of Chocó-Colombia," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(2), pages 1-12, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:20:y:2023:i:2:p:1147-:d:1029423
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