Influencia de la personalidad en factores psicosociales y la salud mental de la población adulta ecuatoriana del cantón La Troncal de la provincia del Cañar en el año 2022

Abstract

Abstract: The influence of personality on psychosocial factors and mental health in Ecuadorian adults in the province of Cañar, canton La Troncal in 2022 is analyzed. It is evaluated through the application of the Sociodemographic test, TIPI (Personality), K-SF-42 (Life History), Early maladaptive schemes (adverse experiences), BRIEF A (Impulsivity), PHQ 4 (Anxiety Depression) in 70 participants. The results indicate various types of personality related to anxiety and depression, being higher in men and women respectively. The personality traits are: responsibility, openness to experience, affability, emotional stability and extroversion, with average weights of 10.96, 9.59, 8.97, 8.81 and 7.46 respectively. In the psychosocial variables, most claim to have the ability to control impulses and anxiety. However, an emotional disorder is observed in men 2.41 and the depressive construct in women 2.45. Development programs such as participation, psychological support, gender, sociability, self awareness are recommended. This study contributes knowledge for the development of effective strategies for the prevention and treatment of mental disorders in adults.