Influencia de la personalidad en factores psicosociales y la salud mental en adultos del Barrio San Juan de Calderón de la ciudad de Quito

Abstract

Abstract:The objective of this study focused on analyzing the psychosocial variables, the traits Personality and mental health in Ecuadorian adults. The research was carried out in the north of the city of Quito, using a non-probabilistic convenience sampling that included 87 participants. The methodology used was with a quantitative approach, not experimental, transversal, descriptive and correlational. Instruments were applied such as the sociodemographic questionnaire (Ad Hoc), 10-item personality inventory (TIP10), K-SF-42 life history, Young's schema questionnaire, BRIEF-A Impulsivity, and Anxiety and depression PHQ-4. The results found highlight a high average in responsibility (11.39) and low extroversion (7.85), a fast life history is evident with a high mean (3.27), and low in adverse experiences (2.89) and impulsivity (1.51); in Regarding mental health, it is revealed that the female gender is more prone to suffer from anxiety and depression; Finally, a negative and significant correlation is shown between the traits of responsibility, emotional stability and mental health, concluding that there is a statistically significant relationship between the mentioned elements.