Antecedentes: La violencia en el noviazgo es un tema cada vez más estudiado ya que se relaciona con las etapas iniciales de lo que más tarde podría convertirse en violencia de pareja e incluso violencia intrafamiliar. Se cree que el amor puede causar patrones de comportamiento que eventualmente se convertirán en hábitos. El objetivo es contar con instrumentos válidos y fiables, adaptados a diferentes contextos, para evaluar con precisión y prontitud a las víctimas y agresores y orientar una intervención adecuada. Método: Trabajamos con 2.216 estudiantes universitarios voluntarios de Bolivia que tuvieron al menos una relación de pareja en los últimos doce meses. Se realizó análisis factorial exploratorio y confirmatorio para adaptar el DVQ-VP al contexto boliviano. Resultados: Se confirmaron las características psicométricas adecuadas para evaluar la violencia en las relaciones de noviazgo utilizando una versión reducida de 18 ítems en un modelo de cinco factores para las víctimas y una escala de un solo factor para la evaluación de los agresores, que se encontraron invariantes para el sexo. Conclusiones: Se señalan las implicaciones y limitaciones del estudio.

This study aimed to validate the psychometric properties of the Conflict Resolution Styles Inventory (CRSI) within the context of the university population in Ecuador. The CRSI measures how individuals manage interpersonal conflicts, a critical skill for university students. A sample of 746 university students from various institutions across Ecuador participated in the study. The CRSI, which categorizes conflict resolution styles into five types (competing, avoiding, accommodating, collaborating, and compromising), was translated and culturally adapted for the Ecuadorian context. Psychometric analyses, including factor analysis and reliability testing, were conducted to assess the validity and reliability of the inventory. The factor analysis supported the five-factor structure of the CRSI, confirming that the inventory is suitable for measuring distinct conflict resolution styles in this population. The inventory showed good internal consistency, with Cronbach’s alpha values exceeding 0.70 for all subscales. Additionally, the test–retest reliability indicated stability over time. The validated CRSI provides a robust instrument for understanding and improving conflict resolution skills among university students in Ecuador, contributing to better interpersonal relationships and academic environments.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Dating Violence Questionnaire for Victimization and Perpetration (DVQ-VP) in a sample of the Ecuadorian population. Methods: The study included 819 participants (47% men and 53% women), consisting of Ecuadorian adolescents and university students. An instrumental design was employed for the linguistic adaptation, reliability, and convergent (AVE), discriminant (HTMT), and structural (CFI, TLI, and RMSEA) validation of the DVQ-VP. The construct validity and internal consistency of the instrument were assessed. Construct validity was analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), while internal consistency was evaluated using ordinal Cronbach’s alpha and McDonald’s omega coefficients. Additionally, a network analysis was conducted with the DVQ-VP items. Results: The CFA results indicated that the DVQ-VP has a factorial structure consistent with the original theoretical model, with adequate fit indices (CFI > 990, TLI > 990, and RMSEA < 0.08 in both models of the DVQ-VP). The Cronbach’s alpha and McDonald’s omega values for the victimization and perpetration subscales were above .70, indicating good internal consistency. Additionally, the instrument proved to be sensitive in identifying different forms of dating violence. Conclusion: The findings support that the DVQ-VP demonstrated adequate levels of validity and reliability for assessing dating violence in a sample of Ecuadorian adolescents and university students. These results suggest that, within this specific context and population, the instrument can be a useful tool for identifying patterns of victimization and perpetration in dating relationships. Its application may contribute to early detection and the development of targeted interventions to reduce intimate partner violence among young people.

Introduction: Dating violence is a significant social concern, requiring reliable measurement tools for accurate assessment. This study conducts a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate and synthesise existing instruments used to measure face-to-face dating violence employed in Ibero-America. Method: The study followed PRISMA guidelines, conducting a comprehensive search from December 2022 to April 2023 across SCOPUS, PubMed, PsychINFO, and Web of Science databases. Inclusion criteria covered adolescents and young adults, singles, and instruments validating dating violence measurements in Ibero-America, excluding precursors and related factors. Results: The search yielded 247 articles, after depuration, 21 studies were included, revealing 16 dating violence assessment instruments. Spain was the primary source; predominantly non-clinical samples were used (81% students). Many scales demonstrated adequate reliability (a > 0.7) and exhibited strong construct validity supported by confirmatory factor analyses. The significant variability across studies hinders comparability. Although no scale meets all the evaluated parameters, the DVQ-VP and CARPA stand out in terms of validity and reliability. Conclusions: While many scales are valid and suitable in terms of validity, the need for future research employing current criteria to assess these aspects is emphasised. Additionally, there is a call for further exploration of predictive and concurrent validity, as well as gender invariance.

Teen dating violence is a serious issue that affects the physical, psychological, and emotional well-being of adolescents. The purpose of this study was to examine the predominant perceived motives adolescents attribute to dating violence through the integration of quantitative and qualitative data. Methods: A concurrent mixed-methods design with equal weighting was applied to a sample of 703 participants in the quantitative phase, who completed the Dating Violence Motives Scale, and 103 participants in the qualitative phase. The mixed-phase analysis included data triangulation, creation of new analytical categories, and interpretation to generate meta-inferences. Results: Jealousy emerged as the most frequently perceived motive, particularly among males, followed by motives related to anger expression and lack of communication skills. Qualitative findings additionally revealed contextual elements not captured by the scale, such as family interference, relational control, and circumstantial stressors (academic, work, financial) as perceived triggers of violent behavior. Conclusions: Sociocultural constructions of gender were reflected in different motivational patterns: males more frequently justified violence as reactive or control-based, whereas females framed it as emotionally expressive.

Breast cancer affects both physical and psychological health, impacting body image perception and self-esteem. A descriptive correlational study was conducted with a sample of 80 mastectomized women, utilizing the Coping Strategies Inventory (CSI) and the Body Image Scale QLQ-BR23. Data were analyzed using non-parametric tests with SPSS software.The results indicated that a low use of problem-solving was associated with higher levels of body image distortion (p = .006, V = 0.299). Additionally, wishful thinking and social withdrawal were also related to a poorer perception of body image (p = .042 and p = .027, respectively). In contrast, emotional expression and social support did not show significant associations.It is concluded that active coping strategies can mitigate body image distortion, while avoidant strategies, such as social withdrawal and wishful thinking, can exacerbate this issue. These findings underscore the importance of designing psychological interventions that promote adaptive strategies to improve the emotional adjustment of patients.