Abstract
To analyze adolescents' perceptions about intimate violence from the perspective of the Complexity Paradigm. A qualitative approach configured as strategic social study. The study participants were adolescents between 15 and 18 years old, attending high school in two public schools in a city in the interior of São Paulo State, Brazil. Data collection was performed through a focus group and a semi-structured interview as a complement. Data analysis was based on the dialogical, organizational and holographic principles of the Complex Paradigm. The study included 39 adolescents (14 males and 25 females). Through the emerging categories, it was noticed that intimate violence occurs through dialogical affection-jealousy/control by a naturalization of violent acts which permeates gender, cultural and social issues, and by technology as preponderant for intimate violence among adolescents, denoting new forms of control and coercion. The study introduces aspects present in intimate violence among adolescents, presenting them in an articulate and interdependent way. These aspects constitute a relevant contribution to the actions of health professionals.
Highlights
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in contemporary times, especially among adolescents, has been occurring steadily
The World Health Organization classifies adolescence as the phase corresponding to the age group between 10 and 19 years, which is a period of biopsychosocial changes in which there is greater exploration of experiences and desire for a sense of autonomy, as well as searches and experiences which provide greater exposure to risky/vulnerable situations and practices, as well as violence[1]. Among these practices is the involvement in abusive intimate relationships, mainly resulting from the beginning of sexual relations and belief in romantic love
Gender identity construction and generation subordination can be associated with considerable vulnerability to an experience of victimization or perpetration of IPV among adolescent partners[2]
Summary
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in contemporary times, especially among adolescents, has been occurring steadily. The World Health Organization classifies adolescence as the phase corresponding to the age group between 10 and 19 years, which is a period of biopsychosocial changes in which there is greater exploration of experiences and desire for a sense of autonomy, as well as searches and experiences which provide greater exposure to risky/vulnerable situations and practices, as well as violence[1]. Among these practices is the involvement in abusive intimate relationships, mainly resulting from the beginning of sexual relations and belief in romantic love. The moment of adolescence requires a particular look and policies[1]
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