AUTHOR=Lanchimba Cintya , Díaz-Sánchez Juan Pablo , Velasco Franklin TITLE=Exploring factors influencing domestic violence: a comprehensive study on intrafamily dynamics JOURNAL=Frontiers in Psychiatry VOLUME=Volume 14 - 2023 YEAR=2023 URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1243558 DOI=10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1243558 ISSN=1664-0640 ABSTRACT=This study utilizes econometric analysis to investigate the relationship between household factors and violence within households. By examining variables such as mood, depression, health consciousness, social media usage, household chores, density, and religious affiliation, we aim to understand the dynamics that contribute to domestic violence. The results reveal significant associations between these variables and violence levels. Positive mood is found to decrease violence, while depression shows a positive relationship with violence, indicating higher conflict levels. Health consciousness is associated with reduced violence, and social media usage is found to have a mitigating effect. Decreased time spent on household chores correlates with lower violence levels. Density within households is positively linked to violence. Religious affiliation displays varying effects depending on household position and gender. These findings provide valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners working towards violence prevention and intervention strategies.Standard errors in brackets * p < 0.1, ** p < 0.05, *** p < 0.01