Estilos de conducción y salud mental en conductores motorizados de la ciudad de Cuenca 2024-2025

Abstract

Abstract: The objective of this thesis was to analyze the relationship between driving styles and mental health in motor vehicle drivers. The research was conducted using a quantitative approach, the type of research was non-experimental, and the methodological design was descriptive. The sample consisted of 51 motor vehicle drivers, who were administered the Multidimensional Driving Styles Inventory, GHQ-28, and the AUDIT test to assess driving styles, mental health variables, and the level of risk of alcohol consumption. The results showed the presence of different driving styles, with the cautious style predominating. Maladaptive styles such as aggressive, anxious, and distracted were also identified, which were associated with levels of mental health impairment, such as anxiety and insomnia. Likewise, it was found that most drivers had low-risk consumption, concluding that driving styles significantly influence the psychological well-being of drivers and that preventive and intervention strategies for mental health and road safety should be considered.