Psychological and legal analysis of child rights violations in contexts of domestic violence [Análisis psicológico – jurídico sobre vulneración de derechos del niño en contextos de violencia intrafamiliar]
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rights of the child, family law, child psychologyAbstract
The objective of this research was to analyse the psychological and legal aspects related to the violation of children's rights in contexts of domestic violence in Ecuador. A hermeneutic methodology was used to analyse 58 bibliographic references from the period 2008-2024 through systematic interpretation of specialised literature in psychology, law, and social sciences. The study identified five fundamental interpretative categories: i) psychological dimensions of childhood trauma, ii) regulatory frameworks for protection, iii) parental responsibility and transgressions, iv) therapeutic approaches, and v) gender perspectives. It reveals that domestic violence generates ‘developmental trauma’ that alters fundamental neurobiological processes, compromising the formation of secure emotional bonds. The Ecuadorian legal framework, based on the principle of the best interests of the child, presents gaps between normative aspirations and institutional realities. There is a clear need for interdisciplinary approaches that combine psychological and legal knowledge to develop effective child protection responses.
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