Family violence and self-esteem in students of a rural educational institution in Amazonas, Peru

Farro Quesquén J.L.; Rojas de la Puente E.E.; Bazán de Lázaro H.P.; Lázaro Bazán E.S. · Revista Venezolana de Gerencia (2024) · DOI: 10.52080/rvgluz.29.e12.11

Resumen

This study explores the relationship between family violence and self-esteem in students from a rural educational institution in Amazonas. The research, with a quantitative approach and descriptive-correlational design, evaluated 120 secondary school students (58 males and 62 females), using the Family Violence Test (VIFA) and Rosenberg’s Self-Esteem Scale. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, applying Chi-square tests and the Spearman correlation coefficient. Additionally, a significant inverse relationship was found between family violence and self-esteem, with a negative correlation coefficient of-0.704, indicating that higher levels of family violence correspond to lower self-esteem among students. Likewise, it was observed that male students exhibited higher levels of family violence, particularly physical violence, while female students generally showed higher levels of self-esteem. The study concludes that family violence has a negative impact on students’ self-esteem, affecting their emotional and academic development.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas