Análisis de la intervención en actividades de apoyo psicosocial de estudiantes de la titulación de psicología de la Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, referentes al terremoto del 16 de abril del 2016

Abstract

The objective of this research work was to determine the level of involvement in psychosocial support activities, in terms of the interventions pyramid for mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) services, of the students of the Psychology degree of the UTPL, related to the 16A earthquake. The participants were 135 students from 4th, 6th, 8th and 10th academic cycles, from the full-time study modality, the research type was non-experimental, with a quantitative approach and descriptive scope, the instruments used were: the "Survey for Identification of Interventions in Psychosocial Support" and the " Volunteer Functions Inventory - IVF". The obtained results showed that there was a greater participation of female students from initial cycles, in addition, 99% of participants carried out activities at the level of utility services and security; regarding the motivation, the dimensions of values and comprehension were highlighted according to the IVF and finally it was established that there is a great deficiency with respect to MHPSS training.