Violence within the family and in the intimate partner relationship among university students in Osorno, Chile

Abstract

Gender violence does not leave any of its members indifferent, especially children, and it also increases the risk of mistreatment against them. Among its implications is violence in later stages. This research seeks to describe the relationship between these experiences and exercise or be a victim of violence in their romantic relationships in college. A questionnaire of Violence in Couple and Scale of child Abuse was applied to a sample of 360 young people. The results indicate a significant relationship in men and women who declare higher averages in psychological, emotional and physical violence. The experience of psychological gender violence would have greater impact on men, while abuse from parents would have greater impact on women