Influencia de la personalidad en factores psicosociales y la salud mental de población adulta ecuatoriana en sector Centro-Sur de Riobamba

Abstract

Abstract: The alteration of mental health and the development of pathological disorders may vary depending on personality traits, considering that each person presents a development different psychosocial that influences the development of mental disorders. The investigation aims to describe the psychosocial variables in an adult population of the Center South of the city of Riobamba-Ecuador and relate personality traits with mental health indicators. The sample was made up of 38 people, ages between 18 and 64 years old who were chosen in a non-probabilistic way. Applied the Ad Hoc sociodemographic questionnaire, Ten-Item Personality Inventory (TIPI 10), Life History (K-SF-42), Young's Schemas Questionnaire, Impulsivity: BRIEF A and the Patient Health Questionnaire 4 (PHQ 4). After data processing in SPSS, determined a negative correlation, of moderate strength and statistically significant between the trait of affability and emotional stability, where women have a greater tendency to suffer from anxiety and depression. The predominant personality type was openness to experience, responsibility and emotional stability.