Influencia de la personalidad en factores psicosociales y la salud mental de población adulta ecuatoriana al sur de la ciudad de Quito en el año 2023

Abstract

Abstract: This research study described psychosocial variables and related personality traits to indicators of mental health in the adult population of Ecuador in the southern sector of the city of Quito during the year 2023. The participants were 35 adults, with 51.4% being male and 48.6% female. The following psychometric instruments were used: TIPI 10, KSF 42, Young's schemas, BRIEF A, and PHQ4, as well as a sociodemographic questionnaire and informed consent. The results obtained found high levels in terms of responsibility traits (22.88%) and stability (21.19%), which indicate a positive correlation with mental health. Contrarywise, extraversion (16.07%) indicates a negative correlation. Regarding gender and its correlation with depression and anxiety, higher levels of male depression (x̄=2.50) were found compared to female depression (x̄=1.65), as well as in anxiety, with male anxiety (x̄=1.94) and female anxiety (x̄=1.18). These findings recommend the implementation of workshops and support centers to address the adverse experiences of the population, as well as to promote community support and carry out campaigns to identify and promote the protection of people who suffer from trauma, violence, and abuse.