Estilos de conducción y salud mental en conductores motorizados 2025

Abstract

Abstract: The objective of this research was to evaluate driving styles and mental health among motorized drivers in the public sector in the city of Cuenca during the year 2025. The study took variables of driving styles, mental health, and alcohol consumption to evaluate them in a sample of 54 participants. It was developed using a quantitative approach, with a non-experimental, descriptive, and cross-sectional design. The following instruments were used to collect the sample: the AdHoc Sociodemographic Questionnaire, the Multidimensional Driving Style Inventory (MDSI) questionnaire, the Goldberg General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28), and the AUDIT test. The main results showed the presence of adaptive driving styles over maladaptive ones, with the cautious style standing out above all. In terms of mental health, there were no clinically significant indicators and moderate levels of anxiety and insomnia, social dysfunction, and somatic symptoms. With regard to alcohol consumption, the participating sample showed abstinence or low risk. The drivers who were evaluated tend to have adaptive driving behavior and appropriate psychological balance, although it is recommended that preventive strategies be established.