Violencia intrafamiliar y sus efectos psicológicos en los niños y niñas en Latinoamérica.

Abstract

Domestic violence is a social problem affecting many families' stability, with children being the most vulnerable age group. Studies show that violence within homes has significantly increased in recent years, making it one of the most common problems facing children today. Therefore, this research focuses on establishing the relationship between domestic violence and the psychological effects on children in Latin America, and also aims to determine the causality of the issue. Thus, a literature review was conducted using a qualitative approach and descriptive scope. The search strategies utilized Redalyc, SciELO, Web of Science, Dialnet, Scopus, and PubMed databases. The results revealed that children exposed to domestic violence present social, emotional, and cognitive development difficulties, leading to mood disorders, behavioral problems, academic difficulties, and challenges in establishing healthy relationships or repeating the violence pattern. Among the most frequent causes of domestic violence in Latin American households are substance abuse, lack of communication at home, relationship problems, unemployment, economic instability, machismo, and a lack of emotional control. In light of this, it is concluded that domestic violence experienced by children represents a severe risk in the region; therefore, prevention, early intervention, and psychological support are essential to break the cycle of violence and educate to promote the emotional well-being of children.