Influencia de la personalidad en factores psicosociales y la salud mental de la población adulta ecuatoriana de la Parroquia San Luis de Otavalo en el año 2022

Abstract

Abstract: This study aimed at analyzing the impact of personality on psychosocial factors and mental health in an adult Ecuadorian population living of the San Luis de Otavalo Parish in the years 2022 2023. This study employed a quantitative methodology and a participant population that included 40 participants. The following tools were used: the Ad-hoc Sociodemographic Questionnaire, the Personality Inventory (TIPI 10), the K-SF-42 life history, Young's scheme questionnaire, impulsivity: BRIEF-A, anxiety, and depression PHQ 4. The most significant results show that the majority of the participants had a quick life history with few negative experiences. In addition, it was discovered that female genders demonstrated higher levels of anxiety and depression than male genders. Concerning personality characteristics, participants demonstrated a greater affinity for responsibility, emotional stability, and openness to experience, relegating to affability. Regarding personality characteristics and mental health, it has been observed that responsibility, emotional stability, and openness are negatively correlated with anxiety and depression. In contrast, affability is positively correlated with depression.