Personalidad, historia de vida y salud mental en Población adulta Ecuatoriana

Abstract

Abstract: This research aimed to examine the relationship between personality traits and mental health indicators in the adult population of the Piñas canton, province of El Oro, Ecuador. To address this objective, a mixed approach methodology was used, with non-experimental, transversal and correlational descriptive scope design. The instruments Data correlation included specific questionnaires: Ad Hoc sociodemographic, Ten-Item Personality Inventory, Young&#39;s Schemas Questionnaire, BRIEF A, PHQ-4 and K-SF-42. These instruments were applied to evaluate various variables such as demographics, personality traits, life history and mental health. The Results indicated the absence of a significant correlation between the traits of personality and mental health, since extroversion, affability, responsibility, stability emotional and openness in relation to anxiety and depression, did not reach levels of statistical significance (p < 0.01 and p < 0.05). These findings suggest the need for delve into the analysis of these variables to obtain a more detailed understanding of their interrelationships.