Influencia de la personalidad en factores psicosociales y la salud mental de la población adulta ecuatoriana del sector Norte de la ciudad de Manta

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Abstract: This research seeks to improve the well-being of the participants through strategies of prevention and intervention focused on the promotion of mental health. It analyzes the relationship between psychosocial variables, personality traits and mental health indicators in adults from the northern sector of Manta. With a quantitative, non-experimental, transversal, descriptive and methodological design correlational, the aim is to generate knowledge applicable in mental health programs and in the development of efficient public policies. The sample consisted of 41 people from 18 to 64 years old. Several instruments were used: Sociodemographic Questionnaire, Ten-Item Personality Inventory (TIPI 10), Life History: K-SF-42, Adverse Experiences: Young's Schemas Questionnaire, Impulsivity: BRIEF A, Anxiety and Depression Questionnaire: PHQ-4. The results indicated that responsibility is the most significant personality trait. Regarding psychosocial variables, Life History was the predominant one. The men showed a greater tendency to anxiety and depression. Although extroversion was the trait most prevalent personality type, no significant correlations were found between traits personality and mental health.