Variables psicosociales asociadas a la salud mental y consumo de sustancias en los estudiantes de 2do y 3er año de bachillerato, zona 8, distrito 5 09D05. Estudio realizado en un centro educativo particular de la ciudad de Guayaquil-Ecuador 2015

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the psychosocial variables related to mental health and substance use in second and third year high school students in zone 8 district 5. The methodological scope is descriptive; The statistic was used to be able to collect information, observe the results and trends of the variables. The methodology was also transversal, since the data were collected at a given time. Information was obtained through the application of a questionnaire-structured questionnaire about psychosocial variables about stress, personality, social support, personality, inflexibility, resilience, alcohol consumption and problematic consumption that allow determining mental health levels as well as substance use levels . The study population comprises 14 to 17 years of age with a total of 47 students, where 26 students were male and 21 female. Among the variables associated with mental health, resilience, as well as anxiety and depression, life satisfaction, etc. can be appreciated. The work shows that the levels of alcohol consumption are prudent which does not imply a risk.