Estilos de conducción y salud mental en conductores motorizados del sector privado de la ciudad de Latacunga, provincia de Cotopaxi

Abstract

Abstract: The overall objective of this research was to evaluate driving styles and mental health among motorized drivers in the private sector in the city of Latacunga, Cotopaxi province, during 2025. The study was conducted using a quantitative approach, with a non-experimental, cross-sectional design and descriptive scope. The sample consisted of 54 motor vehicle drivers, selected through non-probabilistic convenience sampling. Standardized instruments were used to collect the information: the Multidimensional Driving Style Inventory (MDSI), the Goldberg Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28), and the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT), in addition to a sociodemographic questionnaire. The results showed a predominance of adaptive driving styles, especially the cautious style. Likewise, indicators of mental health disorders were observed, mainly in anxiety, insomnia, and social dysfunction. It is concluded that driving styles and mental health are relevant factors that influence road behavior, highlighting the need for preventive strategies and psychological interventions aimed at promoting safe driving.