When love hurts: A systematic review of intimate partner violence among university students
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Intimate partner violence among university students is a public health problem with diverse effects—emotional, academic, and social. This article sought to identify the impact of intimate partner violence on university students and to synthesize associated factors, consequences, and intervention strategies. We conducted a systematic review (2020–2024) using Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, and SciELO, following PRISMA 2020 criteria; the final selection comprised approximately 24–25 studies. Findings indicate that the normalization of abuse, digital control, and alcohol use predominate; emotional dependence and personality traits also emerge as risk or protective factors. The most frequent consequences include depressive and anxiety symptoms, sleep disturbances, reduced resilience, and impaired academic performance. Recent evidence underscores the need for multilevel university interventions that combine prevention, early detection, psychological support, and socioemotional skill-building.
La violencia de pareja en universitarios es un problema de salud pública con diferentes efectos, tales como: emocionales, académicos y sociales.
El presente artículo buscó identificar el impacto de la violencia de pareja en estudiantes universitarios y sintetizar factores, consecuencias y estrategias de intervención. Se llevó a cabo mediante una metodología de revisión sistemática (2020–2024) en Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science y SciELO; criterios PRISMA 2020; selección final de ~24–25 estudios. Se encontró que predominan la normalización del abuso, el control digital y el rotect de alcohol; así mismo, destacan la dependencia emocional y rasgos de personalidad como riesgos o rotectors. Las consecuencias más frecuentes son síntomas depresivos y ansiosos, alteraciones del sueño, menor resiliencia y afectación del rendimiento académico. Se podría decir que, la evidencia reciente subraya la necesidad de intervenciones universitarias multinivel que combinen prevención, detección temprana, apoyo psicológico y habilidades socioemocionales.
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