Cyber Dating Violence, attachment and relationship satisfaction in young Mexicans during confinement

With the appearance of COVID-19, couple relationships have been modified due to the leading role of ICT in the initiation and preservation of affective bonds, however, the inappropriate use of ICT can lead to Cyber dating violence (CDV). Thus, the objective of this research was to analyze this phenomenon and some associated factors in a sample of 230 young Mexicans, where CDV, attachment style and satisfaction with the relationship were evaluated. Based on the analyzes carried out, it was determined that control behaviors committed and suffered were found in the female sample, a relationship of CDV with avoidant and anxious attachment, as well as with satisfaction with the relationship;Likewise, a positive association was determined between the duration of the relationship and the CDV of control committed and suffered. For their part, the men indicated having suffered and perpetrated direct aggression and control, links were also found between the control committed and suffered, and the aggression committed and suffered. In conclusion, the data obtained suggest that Cyber dating violence is a bidirectional phenomenon, which is related to attachment and satisfaction with the relationship.

Burnout, psychological discomfort and life satisfaction in police officers during the health contingency due to COVID-19: an exploratory study

Objective: burnout syndrome is a condition that arises from the excessive demand for energy, resources and availability of workers, which has repercussions on the integrity of those who suffer from it. Therefore, the objective of this exploratory study, until now pioneering, was to analyze the degree of burnout syndrome, psychological distress and satisfaction with life in a sample of mexican police officers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and methods: a non-experimental, cross-sectional study was carried out, with exploratory, descriptive and correlational scopes;27 policemen from the state of Puebla [Mexico] participated, with ages between 19 and 43 years. The Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey, the Kessler's Psychological Distress Scale and the Satisfaction with Life Scale were used. Results: a high prevalence of depersonalization stands out in 81,5% of the sample;low personal fulfillment, 55,6%;and a high emotional exhaustion, in 37%;63% indicated moderate psychological distress and 51,9%, high satisfaction with life. Similarly, partial associations were identified between the included variables. Conclusions: it is suggested to develop new research aimed at detecting and promoting protective factors, defense mechanisms and corresponding treatments to reduce the rates of burn syndrome at police work.

Cyber dating violence in college students during pandemic due COVID-19

The present research aims to explore and analyze the factors associated with CDV in a sample of 307 Mexican college students, during the COVID-19 pandemic. In both sexes, a high agreement in secure attachment was found, as well as a high prevalence of Jealousy and Vigilance towards the partner, a bidirectionality in control, as well as a significant correlation between Jealousy and Committed and suffered Control. In females, an association of Anxious attachment was found with Electronic Vigilance Committed Control and Secure Attachment;and finally;in the other hand, males showed a negative correlation between avoidant attachment and suffered control. The findings are discussed in the light of an interactional perspective of violence, pointing out the possible practical implications, as well as the need for future studies that delve into the phenomenon during the pandemic.