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The representation of romantic love in the entertainment industry is addressed in films and television series. This model of love can generate abusive behaviours in relationships. The main objective of this article is to explore the perceptions of Peruvian adolescents and young adults about toxic behaviours derived from romantic expectations in fiction. The methodology used had an exploratory quantitative approach. The sample was non-probabilistic by convenience and 100 Peruvian adolescents and young people were surveyed. The main results show that a significant percentage of respondents are aware of the presence of toxic behaviours in their family and social environment, although a smaller percentage perceive feelings of guilt, tension, isolation or excessive control of social networks. However, they acknowledge the difference between romantic narratives generated by fiction and reality; exposure to romantic content that may influence their perception of their relationships; and the representation of romantic love in fiction as unrealistic and reinforcing gender stereotypes.
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