Violence in Dating among Students of the National University of Huancavelica

Esther Glory Terrazo-Luna, Lizeth Karina Riveros-Terrazo, Antonieta del Pilar Uriol-Alva, Lourdes Margot Evanan-Yalle, Yeni Yauri-Huiza, Abraham Ccencho-Pari, Misael Lloclla-Huincho, Karina Eddmy Madrid-Gómez

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the types of violence occurring in dating relationships among students at the National University of Huancavelica. It focused on physical, psychological, and sexual violence in this population to understand their prevalence. This study used a non-experimental, cross-sectional, descriptive research design. Data were collected using a standardized form from the Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations. Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were conducted using SPSS software to analyze the data. The results showed that 61% of the students experienced psychological violence, 34% experienced physical violence, and 19% experienced sexual violence. Psychological violence was most prevalent, especially among female students aged 19–21 years. This study is relevant for developing targeted interventions and prevention programs in universities, particularly in rural, high-poverty regions such as Huancavelica. This can guide policies to address dating violence in university settings. This study provides new insights into the prevalence and types of dating violence among university students in a rural area of Peru, contributing to the limited literature on this issue and emphasizing the sociocultural factors that influence dating violence in such regions.

 

Keywords: Dating violence, Physical violence, Psychological violence, Sexual violence, University students

 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.55463/hkjss.issn.1021-3619.64.10


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