Estilos de conducción y salud mental en conductores motorizados del sector el Batán de la ciudad de Quito, provincia de Pichincha durante el año 2025

Abstract

Abstract: This study aimed to evaluate driving styles and mental health among motorized drivers in the El Batán sector of Quito during 2025. A cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted with a non-probability sample of 53 participants, aged 21 to 62 years, who completed the Multidimensional Driving Style Inventory (MDSI), the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28), and the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT). The results indicate that the drivers constitute a heterogeneous group in terms of driving styles, showing a general tendency toward maladaptive styles (M=42.58; SD=13.90), as well as a predominance of the cautious style (M=28.08; SD=8.61). Furthermore, the mental health variable with the highest mean was social dysfunction (M=5.15; SD=2.88), while the predominant consumption pattern was low risk (88.7%). It is concluded that the sample shows a low impact on mental health indicators, and the results provide relevant empirical evidence for the design of more effective programs.