Estilos de conducción y salud mental en conductores motorizados en una empresa privada de la ciudad de Manta, provincia de Manabí, durante el año 2025

Abstract

Abstract: This research aimed to evaluate driving styles, mental health, and alcohol consumption in 30 motorcycle drivers from an industrial company in Manta, Manabí, in 2025. It was conducted using a quantitative approach with a non-experimental, cross-sectional, and descriptive design. The MDSI, GHQ-28, and AUDIT instruments were administered through non-probability convenience sampling. The results show a predominance of adaptive driving styles, particularly the cautious style, accompanied by maladaptive behaviors. Regarding mental health, a higher rate was observed in the social dysfunction dimension. Finally, the entire sample fell into the abstinence or low-risk alcohol consumption category. It is concluded that the participants tend to employ cautious driving styles and exhibit a low-risk alcohol consumption pattern. Furthermore, their clinical indicators remained stable, with the main difficulties detected concentrated in the area of social functioning.