JEALOUSY AND DATING CYBERVIOLENCE IN CHILEAN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to understand the manifestations of cyberviolence in the pololeo in Chilean university students. A qualitative approach was used, from the constructivist grounded theory. The instruments for the production of meanings were a virtual questionnaire, semi-structured interviews and focus groups, achieving the participation of 143 Chilean university students, men and women, between 20 and 25 years old.
As a result, we have that cyberviolence in the pololeo is a multidimensional phenomenon, preceded mainly by jealousy, insecurities and myths of romantic love. In turn, cyberviolence appears causally related to different damages in the quality of life of the victims, which translates into the affectation of their different vital areas by the perception of negative emotions, which prompts them to resort to support networks social and institutional. It is suggested to strengthen and periodically update the research on cyberviolence in the pololeo, taking into account the multidimensionality and dynamism of the phenomenon. Similarly, in future
research it will be relevant to include minority and/or risk groups in adolescence, such as members of the LGBTQI+ community.