Violencia digital de género en entornos virtuales en jóvenes universitario

Abstract

Digital gender-based violence (DGV) is a recent social problem in the educational sphere, combining historical inequalities with the intensive use of ICTs. It is a current phenomenon that disproportionately affects women globally, underscoring its critical importance in the university environment, a space of high digital vulnerability. The objective of this study was to analyze the perception of digital gender-based violence in virtual environments among young university students at the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences of the UTA (University of Tarapacá). A quantitative approach with a descriptive scope was used, employing analytical, synthetic, deductive, and inductive methods. Gender Violence Questionnaire 2.0 was used as the primary data collection instrument for the student population. The results revealed that DGV is present, normalized, associated with the intensive use of social networks, and a low perception of risk. Women reported higher levels of vulnerability, fear, and emotional distress, confirming the gender dimension. The most frequent manifestations included insults, threats, and partner control. In the line of research on social and educational behavior, it was concluded that student perceptions reveal significant gaps in prevention and intervention. As a scientific proposal, a preventive and intervention program was presented, consisting of four phases: the first on awareness and conceptualization of gender-based violence (GBV); the second on training in safe digital literacy; the third on responsible digital relationships and prevention of control; and the final phase on action plans and support