Estilos de conducción y salud mental en conductores motorizados en la ciudad de Otavalo, Ecuador durante el año 2025

Abstract

Abstract: The present study aimed to describe the relationship between driving styles and mental health status in a sample of 68 motorized drivers from Otavalo, Ecuador, during the year 2025. The research was conducted using a quantitative approach, with a descriptive and cross-sectional design. For data collection, instruments such as the Multidimensional Driving Styles Inventory (MDSI) were used to assess driving styles; the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28) to evaluate mental health indicators; and the AUDIT test, which was used to identify alcohol consumption. The results show the presence of several driving styles, highlighting maladaptive, reckless, and distracted styles. Symptoms related to anxiety, insomnia, and social dysfunction were also identified. Additionally, alcohol consumption was observed in some participants, without establishing causal relationships. In conclusion, the findings allow for characterizing drivers behavior and mental health, providing relevant descriptive information for analyzing the phenomenon in the city of Otavalo.