La violencia intrafamiliar y sus efectos en la salud mental y capital psicológico, en adultos de etapa temprana y media en una comunidad parroquial y base militar del sur de la ciudad de Guayaquil

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Abstract: This study analyzes the effects of domestic violence on the mental health and psychological capital of adults participating in family catechesis. A mixed-method approach was used, with a non-experimental, descriptive, and cross-sectional design. Data collection involved an operationalized questionnaire validated by experts in the social, psychological, pastoral, and family fields. The results reveal that a high percentage of participants present mild levels of all three mental health variables: 73.4% for stress, 92.2% for depression, and 57.8% for anxiety; and a low prevalence of severe levels. Regarding Psychological Capital, the averages were 46.73 for overall health, 29.88 for hope, and 16.86 for resilience. Furthermore, the analysis of the level and type of domestic violence shows that 93.8% of participants have experienced physical violence, 92.2% psychological violence, 95.3% sexual violence, and 75% property violence, mostly at mild levels. It is concluded that the majority of those assessed exhibit high levels of resilience and hope, which act as a protective factor against the effects of domestic violence.