Influencia de las distorsiones cognitivas en la violencia de pareja

Abstract

Introduction: This research seeks to identify the most common cognitive distortions and the main causes of their formation in cases of intimate partner violence. Methodology: This is a qualitative research, with a cognitive behavioral approach and documentary bibliographic methodology, it starts from a theoretical foundation to the conceptual simplification of the subject under study. Results: Various causes of distorted thoughts are identified as: verbal abuse, “chivalry norm”, sexism, and antisocial behavior, which lead to the development of fallacies as cognitive distortions such as the “control”, “guilt” and “should”, which can manifest themselves through different types of violence such us: psychological, physical, sexual or economic. Conclusions: With the basic knowledge of the operability of an emotional behavior process based on irrational beliefs and cognitive distortions, it is possible to identify a couple dynamics that could potentially lead to different types of violence and bidirectional violence, which could turn into the generation of psychological disorders. The research is oriented to become an instrument of theoretical support and technical consultation when dealing with episodes related to cognitive behavioral processes in couples.