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Resumen
The study examines the dispositional factors influencing Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) among university students in Northern Mexico, with a focus on the roles of early maladaptive schemas (EMS) and paranoia, and the moderating effects of gender and cognitive emotion regulation. IPV is a pervasive public health issue with significant psychological and social consequences, particularly among young adults. Despite its prevalence, gaps remain in understanding the cognitive and emotional mechanisms underlying IPV in this demographic.
Using a cross-sectional design, 450 postgraduate students from a selected university in Northern Mexico will complete structured questionnaires assessing IPV experiences (DVQ-8), early maladaptive schemas (EMSQ), paranoid beliefs (R-GPTS), and cognitive emotion regulation (ERQ). The study aims to: (1) determine the prevalence of IPV, (2) investigate whether early maladaptive schemas and paranoid beliefs predict IPV, and (3) explore the moderating roles of gender and cognitive emotion regulation in these relationships.
The findings will contribute to a multidimensional understanding of IPV by integrating psychological, social, and cultural factors. The results may inform targeted interventions and preventive strategies to mitigate IPV among university students, addressing cognitive distortions and emotional regulation deficits. This study underscores the need for gender-inclusive approaches and highlights the potential of cognitive-emotional strategies in reducing IPV prevalence.