Influencia de la personalidad en factores psicosociales y la salud mental de población adulta ecuatoriana de la ciudad de Quito, sector norte en el año 2023

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Abstract: The title work Influence of personality on psychosocial factors and mental health of the adult population in the north of the city of Quito aims to investigate the relationship between personality, psychosocial aspects and mental health in this specific population. Personality traits are examined according to the Big Five model, dimensions related to impulsivity, adverse experiences and life history, psychosocial aspects associated with anxiety and depression are also explored. The study was carried out using a non-experimental, cross-sectional and descriptive design, and information was collected through specific questionnaires. Participants exhibited responsible personality characteristics, a fast-paced life history, low levels of impulsiveness, and a moderate perception of adverse experiences. Both men and women experienced anxiety and depression, although women were more likely to have symptoms. The population in this sector demonstrated good emotional management, low levels of anxiety, and an inverse relationship between emotional stability and depressive symptoms.