Abstract

Child-to-parent violence (CPV) is defined as a set of physical, psychological, or economic aggressions perpetrated by children against their parents or primary caregivers, with the aim of exerting control, causing harm, or intimidation. This study aimed to describe CPV in Chilean youth, considering its typology, frequency, aggressor and caregiver characteristics, and to determine whether impulsivity, emotional dysregulation, and substance use mediate the relationship between parenting styles, exposure to violence, and CPV. Three hypotheses were proposed: (H1) at least 14% of young people would report having committed CPV; (H2) impulsivity, emotional dysregulation, and substance use would mediate the relationship between parenting styles and CPV; and (H3) these same variables would mediate the relationship between exposure to violence and CPV. The study employed a descriptive-correlational, retrospective ex post facto design, applying questionnaires to Chilean university students aged 18 to 20 about their adolescent experiences. Data analysis was performed using PLS-SEM with SMART PLS 4.0. Results showed that exposure to violence and emotional dysregulation are key predictors of CPV, with differences depending on the targeted figure. A predictive model was developed to identify key risk factors and guide preventive interventions focused on emotional regulation and reducing substance use.