Abstract

OCAMPO OTALVARO, Luz Elena  and  AMAR AMAR, José Juan. Intimate partner violence, the faces of the phenomenon. Salud, Barranquilla [online]. 2011, vol.27, n.1, pp.108-123. ISSN 0120-5552.

This paper aims to show the various faces or facets of the phenomenon of violence in couples, this is known in the literature, such as conjugal violence, domestic violence, or intimate partner violence. Is identified as a public health problem given the high costs and how it hurts daily life of sufferers. It manifests itself within intimate relationships and radiates to the various fields of interaction among actors, be it woman, man, boy, girl. This phenomenon affects not only the individual but also the whole group or family groups of the couple, severely injuring them. We review aspects of the phenomenon such as the fact that it not only occurs in relationships where the couple has a legal union, but also in dating couples. It Is not directed to women or girls, since men are also victims of violence in couples. Besides is not exclusive of heterosexual couples, studies show that is also present samesex couples. Intimate partner violence is a universal, multicausal, multidimensional, health and legal phenomenon, which generate consequences that can range from a low self-esteem, anxiety problems, depression, and stress to even death.

Keywords : Intimate partner violence; multicausality; multidimensional.

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