Influencia de la personalidad en factores psicosociales y la salud mental de la población adulta ecuatoriana en la ciudad de La Libertad provincia de Santa Elena

Abstract

Abstract: This study aims to examine the relationship between personality traits, Psychosocial factors and mental health in adults from La Libertad, province of Santa Elena, Ecuador. With a non-experimental quantitative methodology, a design cross-sectional, descriptive and correlational, a sociodemographic questionnaire was applied ad hoc, the TIPI inventory, Young's schema questionnaire, BRIEF A and PHQ. to one sample of 40 adults, aged between 18 and 64 years. The results reveal the identification of personality traits that are associated with both mental health pathologies as well as with protective effects. The results show that personality has a significant influence on psychosocial factors and adult mental health. With the development of interventions and support programs that adapt to the individual and contextual characteristics of this population. Promote positive personality traits and provide resources to manage negative aspects can significantly improve well-being and mental health. For guide more effective public policies and mental health strategies. Integrating personality considerations in public health planning to address comprehensively address mental health challenges in Ecuador.