Influencia de la personalidad en factores psicosociales y la salud mental de población adulta ecuatoriana en la ciudad de Manta, provincia de Manabí

Abstract

Abstract: Personality traits may be related to mental health in terms of depression and anxiety. The study of these variables allows us to identify traits that may predispose to these disorders and develop preventive or primary interventions. The objective was to relate personality traits with mental health indicators in the Ecuadorian adult population. The methodology used in this research has descriptive, cross-sectional and correlational characteristics, for which 75 adults from the city of Manta, Manabí were surveyed. Informed consent was requested, and the following online psychological instruments were applied: Sociodemographic Questionnaire, Tipi 10, K-SF-42, Young's Schema Questionnaire BRIEF A and PHQ-4. The results and main conclusion establish that the study population has homogeneous personality traits, a fast life history, and relatively low levels of anxiety and depression, for men and women, although women experience slightly higher levels of anxiety than men. Extroversion and emotional stability correlate negatively with anxiety, causing less anxiety, and openness to experience is more prone to depression.