Programa psicoeducativo para la prevención de violencia en las relaciones de parejas en adolescentes.

Abstract

The main objective of this thesis is to reduce the rates of violence among adolescents who are beginning their romantic relationships; focusing on the description and implementation of a psychoeducational program designed to prevent violence in relationships between adolescents. This program aims to guide adolescents about violence in a relationship, unlearn those social constructs that have been regulated in a relationship. In addition, it provides tools and strategies to resolve conflicts in a healthy way, promote effective communication and develop emotional skills. The methodology was based on descriptive research, using a survey for data collection and analysis to refine the research questions. This survey was conducted at the Vicente Rocafuerte Fiscal Educational Unit, in the city of Guayaquil, Guayas Province, with a sample of 330 adolescent students, male and female, aged 15 to 18 years. When analyzing the results, we can highlight that 14.46% of the adolescents surveyed have experienced or have expressed violent actions with their partners. The content reflects the identification of violent behaviour patterns, the development of communication and conflict skills, the promotion of mutual respect and awareness of gender and human rights. The motivation behind this project stems from the urgent need to address violence in adolescent dating relationships in view of its impact on adolescents' physical, psychological, emotional and social health and their future ability to form healthy relationships.