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April 29, 2026Psychology of Women Quarterly

La Tóxica: A Gender Role Stereotype for Latinas and Its Perceived Influence on Intimate Partner Violence Behaviors

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ETElizabeth Terrazas-CarrilloTexas A&M International UniversityASArthur Soto-VasquezEGEdiza GarciaTexas A&M International University

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Qualitative analysis reveals gender role stereotypes influence intimate partner violence perceptions in college students, suggesting culture shapes relationship dynamics.

Key Points

  • This study investigates the influence of the gender role stereotype 'la tóxica' on intimate partner violence among Latinx college students.
  • Conducted qualitative analysis with 19 Latinx undergraduate students
  • Interviews explored perceptions of the 'la tóxica' stereotype
  • Data analyzed using a conventional qualitative approach
  • Identified themes of vernacular reframing and memetic spread of 'la tóxica'
  • Discussed gendered scripts of power in intimate relationships
  • Highlighted normalization of control in relationships related to intimate partner violence

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Terrazas-Carrillo et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69f154c0879cb923c494510dhttps://doi.org/10.1177/03616843261442443
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