Sexual harassment experienced by Ecuadorian university students: prevalence, impact, and institutional actions

• Melissa Janeth Pereira Loayza

  , Universidad Técnica de Machala–Machala, Ecuador

  Author

  https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0873-6338 (unauthenticated)

• Elian Carlos Romero Salvatierra

  , Universidad Técnica de Machala–Machala, Ecuador

  Author

  https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2680-7765 (unauthenticated)

• Rosa Marianela Salamea Nieto

  , Universidad Técnica de Machala–Machala, Ecuador

  Author

  https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8348-1852 (unauthenticated)

This study addresses sexual harassment at the Technical University of Machala, aiming to examine its prevalence, characteristics, and emotional effects on students. Quantitative research with descriptive, exploratory, and explanatory scopes, conducted on a simple random sample of 776 university students, who were administered the ASIES instrument to collect data, which has been previously validated in the Ecuadorian context. The results reveal that a significant fraction of the students have experienced harassment, with verbal and non-verbal behaviors predominating, and women reporting a higher incidence. It was observed that,
despite the implemented policies, there is still a lack of knowledge about the resources and reporting procedures. We conclude that it is essential to expand the research and improve information dissemination to address this issue, in addition to emphasizing
the need for educational and prevention strategies that promote a safe and inclusive university environment for all genders.

1. Melissa Janeth Pereira Loayza, , Universidad Técnica de Machala–Machala, Ecuador

   Egresada de la carrera de Psicología Clínica. Universidad Técnica de Machala. Correo electrónico
   de contacto: mpereira4@utmachala.edu.ec. Id ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0873-6338

2. Elian Carlos Romero Salvatierra, , Universidad Técnica de Machala–Machala, Ecuador

   Egresado de la carrera de Psicología Clínica. Universidad Técnica de Machala. Correo electrónico
   de contacto: eromero10@utmachala.edu.ec. Id ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2680-7765

3. Rosa Marianela Salamea Nieto, , Universidad Técnica de Machala–Machala, Ecuador

   Doctora en desarrollo Psicológico Aprendizaje y Salud, Máster en Educación Superior, Licenciada
   en Psicología Educativa mención Orientación Vocacional, docente titular e investigador de la
   Facultad de Ciencias Sociales de la Universidad Técnica de Machala, coordinadora del grupo de investigación
   Psicología en Perspectiva. Correo electrónico de contacto: rsalamea@utmachala.edu.ec. Id ORCID:
   https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8348-1852

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