Influencia de la personalidad en factores psicosociales y la salud mental de población adulta de la ciudad de Guaranda provincia de Bolívar

Abstract

Abstract: This study focuses on understanding personality variables and their impact on mental health and associated psychosocial problems stemming from deep-rooted behaviors. Using a quantitative approach with a non-experimental, cross-sectional, descriptive, and correlational design, data were collected from 59 adults from the city of Guaranda, Bolívar province. Psychometric instruments were used: the Personality Inventory, the Adverse Experiences Scale, the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale (BIS-11), the Beck Anxiety Scale (BAI), and the Beck Depression Scale (BDI) or the Hamilton Depression Inventory (HAM-D), in addition to a Demographic Questionnaire. The results show that the most prevalent personality trait was conscientiousness, and the psychosocial variable life history, at a glance, obtained the highest score, while impulsivity obtained lower scores. Regarding the sample's mental health, women outperformed men in depression and anxiety. Regarding correlations, no significant positive correlations were observed between personality traits and mental health in the sample.