Estilos de conducción y salud mental en conductores motorizados del sector Norte de la parroquia de Posorja, provincia de Guayas durante el 2025

Abstract

Abstract: The overall objective of the study was to assess driving styles and mental health among motorists in the northern sector of the city of Posorja during the year 2025. The sample consisted of 32 motorists. Methodologically, the study employed a quantitative approach, with a non-experimental cross-sectional design and descriptive scope. The instruments used were the Multidimensional Driving Styles Inventory (MDSI), the Goldberg General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28), and the AUDIT Test. The results regarding driving styles show a mean of 3.55 for adaptive styles and 2.02 for maladaptive styles. In terms of mental health, the most prevalent dimension was social dysfunction, with a mean of 6.22. Regarding alcohol consumption, 71.9% were classified as low risk, while 28.1% were distributed among risky, harmful, and dependent consumption. It is concluded that there is significant vulnerability in terms of mental health and consumption patterns, which represent risk factors associated with road safety among the drivers evaluated.