Incidencia de la violencia intrafamiliar en las relaciones sociales de los jóvenes del sector rural Cerro Picón del cantón Pasaje

Abstract

Intra-family violence is a social phenomenon that has been affecting Ecuador for years and this has become a serious problem because it has been corrupting peace in society. This kind of aggression occurs at home and is associated with bad behavior that manifests itself in physical, psychological, economic, and sexual acts of violence. All these facts constitute a violation of human rights since are affecting the physical integrity and academic development of the victims. This problem has been increasing and causing discomfort for years. This can be noticed in the young people who live in Cerro Picón town which is located in Pasaje. This situation also constitutes serious aggression, which is normally perceived by people who experience social deterioration in their atmosphere which obstructs integration and community dynamics. Taking into account this situation, a diagnostic about the impact of intra-family violence was developed in young people who live in Cerro Picón town in order to identify the causes, repercussions, and effects that have been influencing their social relationships due to this kind of violence. On the other hand, the results obtained through the application of empirical techniques that provided support for the proposal development helped to improve the family and community relationships of young people. It has allowed to provide them a peaceful space where they can have a good development with their families. In addition, this research was carried out taking into account a sociological vision of functionalism which is the theory of family development and symbolic interactionism. A mixed approach was also applied, using qualitative techniques such as bibliographic review and semi-structured interview. However, quantitative techniques such as descriptive observation and the survey were used in order to identify the high levels of intra-family violence that have been affecting women. Thanks to these techniques it was possible to show that there are really male attitudes against family members which cause a conflictive environment with many psychological illnesses that can even cause the death of some family members. Finally, taking into account the problem of this research an intervention proposal was carried out That is why an awareness and prevention plan against intrafamily violence was developed in order to change the behavior of the families who live in Cerro Picón. All this was also planned to change from male behaviors, habits, or bad customs to kind, cordial, and respectful attitudes of the new forms of expression and communication. It has directly benefited 75 young people who are from 17 to 28 years old that have been affected by intra-family violence in their town. In the same way, indirectly the proposal and its results will reaffirm and promote the bonds of union, peace, and harmony in the relationships of the young victims of this social problem.