Influencia de la personalidad en factores psicosociales y la salud mental de población adulta ecuatoriana de la provincia de Santa Elena, en el sector norte de la ciudad de Salinas

Abstract

Abstract: The general objective of this research is to describe psychosocial variables in the Ecuadorian adult population and to relate personality traits with mental health indicators in the province of Santa Elena, in the northern sector of the city of Salinas in the year 2023. The present study has a quantitative research approach. The type of research is non-experimental, with a cross sectional, descriptive and correlational research design. The study sample consisted of 56 adults from the northern sector of the city of Salinas, Province of Santa Elena. The following instruments were used to collect information: Ad Hoc Sociodemographic Questionnaire, Ten-Item Personality Inventory (TIPI 10), Life History: K-SF-42, Adverse Experiences: Young's Schema Questionnaire, and Impulsivity: BRIEF (BRIEF), Impulsivity: BRIEF, Anxiety and depression: PHQ 4. Among the main results found, a strong negative correlation was identified between the traits of extroversion, responsibility and emotional stability, and the presence of anxiety and depression; concluding that individuals with low levels of extroversion, responsibility and emotional stability are more prone to experience anxiety and depression.