Estilos de conducción y salud mental en conductores motorizados del sector Vía Daule, de la ciudad Guayaquil, provincia del Guayas durante el 2025.

Abstract

Abstract: The present study analyzed the relationship between driving styles and mental health among motor vehicle drivers in the city of Guayaquil, Ecuador, during the year 2025. First, the main theoretical concepts related to driving styles and mental health were addressed, as well as their possible influence on both drivers and third parties. The research followed a quantitative approach with a non-experimental, cross-sectional design. The sample consisted of 65 drivers, 58.5% male and 41.5% female, most of whom were married/common-law relationship, with ages ranging from 19 to 64 years old. The following appreciation instruments were used: Ad Hoc sociodemographic questionnaire, the Multidimensional Driving Style Inventory (MDSI), the Goldberg General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28), and the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT). The results showed that driving styles, mental health, and alcohol consumption are interrelated, constituting key factors influencing road safety. These findings reinforce the need to implement preventive and intervention strategies from a multidimensional approach that contributes to drivers psychological well-being and the reduction of risks.