Relación entre el uso problemático de las TIC, el consumo de sustancias y su impacto en la salud mental en estudiantes de primero y segundo año de bachillerato de la zona 2, distrito 17D010, circuito CO7; zona 2 distrito 17DO10, circuito CO3; zona 1, distrito 10D01, circuito C04-05-07 del Ecuador 2016

Abstract

The present research came from the theme "Analysis of the distribution of psychosocial variables associated with substance use and mental health in the first and second year students of zone 2, district 17D010, circuit CO7; Zone 2 district 17DO10, circuit CO3; Zone 1, district 10D01, circuit C04-05-07 from Ecuador 2016. The evaluation battery was applied and the variables considered are: Substance use, internet use, cell phone and video games, the relationship between ICT use and substance use, the relationship between ICT use and consumption Of substances with academic performance, the relationship between social support, use of ICT, substance use and psychological well-being. It was concluded that the use and access of technology is different in the sectors investigated, however, there are no significant problems; In relation to ICT and substance use, in the three institutions choose alcohol consumption; To a lesser extent tobacco and there is a minimal consumption of illegal drugs. Prevention plans need to be implemented