Prevalencia de estilos de conducción, rasgos de personalidad y redes sociales en conductores motorizados en la provincia de Loja en el año 2025

Abstract

Abstract:Driver education, viewed from a comprehensive perspective, goes beyond compliance with regulations; it becomes a fundamental tool for transforming risky driving styles, moderating personality traits that affect safety, and promoting conscious use of technology. This study determined the prevalence of driving styles, personality traits, and social networks among motorists in the province of Loja, in the year 2025. A quantitative methodology was used through non-experimental research with a cross-sectional-descriptive design, applying the MDSI, BSSS-8, AQR, and ARS instruments to 150 participants. The results showed that the most predominant driving style scores were: reckless (1.97), anxious (1.72), and aggressive (1.69). The results of the BSSS-8 questionnaire indicated that the thrill-seeking and adventure-seeking behavior had a mean of 5.18, indicating a tendency toward new situations; This reflects that motorcyclists show moderate levels of excessive social media use. Although social media use is present in drivers' daily lives, it does not generally manifest itself as a severe addiction.