Construction of meanings of domestic violence in children in educational contexts

Abstract

How do children perceive violence? Going beyond studies that analyze it from an external perspective, this article delves into their own voices, exploring how they identify, interpret, and assimilate it in their everyday environment. Using an interdisciplinary approach that intertwines psychology, pedagogy, and sociocultural analysis, this article examines the construction of the meaning of violence in childhood and the factors that influence its perception. Using Bronfenbrenner's ecological model, it delves into the impact of different levels of the environment -family, school, community, and culture- on the way children understand and confront violence. It also analyzes the role of adults and institutions in validating or minimizing these experiences, highlighting the urgency of creating safe spaces for children's expression. This article seeks to transform the narrative about child violence, placing children as protagonists and offering keys to designing educational and social strategies that truly respond to their reality.