Los estilos de afrontamiento en estudiantes universitarios que se encuentran afrontando una ruptura de pareja en Lima Metropolitana
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2026
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Universidad Antonio Ruiz de Montoya
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El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo comprender los estilos de afrontamiento ante una ruptura de pareja en estudiantes universitarios de Lima Metropolitana. Se utilizo un diseño mixto explicativo secuencial (DEXPLIS), aplicando la Escala de Estrategias de Afrontamiento ante la Ruptura Amorosa (ESARA) a 140 participantes y complementando con entrevistas semiestructuradas a cinco estudiantes. Los resultados cuantitativos mostraron un predominio del afrontamiento directo, seguida del evitativo y, en menos medida la búsqueda de soporte en los demás. Los análisis estadísticos revelaron diferencias significativas según el sexo, con mayor uso del afrontamiento directo en mujeres y variación según la edad, donde los más jóvenes tendieron a emplear estrategias activas y de apoyo social, mientras los mayores mostraron patrones más heterogéneos. En la segunda fase, los hallazgos fueron corroborados a través de entrevistas semiestructuradas con cinco participantes. El análisis cualitativo permitió profundizar en las vivencias subjetivas de los estudiantes, mostrando que el afrontamiento directo se tradujo en acciones de autocuidado y resignificación, el soporte en los demás se reflejó en la búsqueda de redes de apoyo y la evitación en conducta distractoria o de aislamiento. La integración de ambas fases permitió una comprensión amplia del fenómeno, evidenciando que los estilos de afrontamiento se configuran a partir de factores individuales y socioculturalmente, y constituyen recursos esenciales para la reorganización emocional y el desarrollo de resiliencia frente a la perdida afectiva.
The present study aimed to understand the coping styles of university students in metropolitan Lima following a relationship breakup. A sequential explanatory mixed-method design (DEXPLIS) was used, administering the Relationship Breakup Coping Strategies Scale (ESARA) to 140 participants and complementing it with semi-structured interviews with five students. The quantitative results showed a predominance of direct coping, followed by avoidance coping, and, to a lesser extent, seeking support from others. Statistical analyses revealed significant differences by sex, with greater use of direct coping among women, and variation by age, with younger students tending to employ active and social support strategies, while older students showed more heterogeneous patterns. In the second phase, the findings were corroborated through semi-structured interviews with five participants. The qualitative analysis allowed us to delve deeper into the students' subjective experiences, showing that direct coping resulted in self-care and redefining actions, support from others was reflected in the search for support networks, and avoidance resulted in distracting behavior or isolation. The integration of both phases allowed for a broader understanding of the phenomenon, demonstrating that coping styles are shaped by individual and sociocultural factors and constitute essential resources for emotional reorganization and the development of resilience in the face of emotional loss.
The present study aimed to understand the coping styles of university students in metropolitan Lima following a relationship breakup. A sequential explanatory mixed-method design (DEXPLIS) was used, administering the Relationship Breakup Coping Strategies Scale (ESARA) to 140 participants and complementing it with semi-structured interviews with five students. The quantitative results showed a predominance of direct coping, followed by avoidance coping, and, to a lesser extent, seeking support from others. Statistical analyses revealed significant differences by sex, with greater use of direct coping among women, and variation by age, with younger students tending to employ active and social support strategies, while older students showed more heterogeneous patterns. In the second phase, the findings were corroborated through semi-structured interviews with five participants. The qualitative analysis allowed us to delve deeper into the students' subjective experiences, showing that direct coping resulted in self-care and redefining actions, support from others was reflected in the search for support networks, and avoidance resulted in distracting behavior or isolation. The integration of both phases allowed for a broader understanding of the phenomenon, demonstrating that coping styles are shaped by individual and sociocultural factors and constitute essential resources for emotional reorganization and the development of resilience in the face of emotional loss.
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Afrontamiento, Estudiantes universitarios, Parejas, Relaciones amorosas, Psicología, Psicología, Lima Metropolitana
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Benavides, A. (2026). Los estilos de afrontamiento en estudiantes universitarios que se encuentran afrontando una ruptura de pareja en Lima Metropolitana [Tesis de pregrado, Universidad Antonio Ruiz de Montoya]. Repositorio Institucional UARM. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12833/2883
