Estilos de conducción y salud mental en conductores motorizados del sector centro de la ciudad de Guayaquil durante el 2025

Abstract

Abstract: Driving styles, mental health, and alcohol consumption are important factors for road safety and drivers well-being. The objective of the study was to evaluate these variables among motorized drivers in the downtown area of Guayaquil in 2025. The research employed a quantitative, non-experimental, descriptive, and cross-sectional approach. In addition, the sample consisted of 51 participants selected through non- probabilistic convenience sampling, is administered: Multidimensional Driving Style Inventory (MDSI), Goldberg General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28), and Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT). Finally, the results showed a predominance of adaptive driving styles (Mp=3.30), particularly the cautious style (Mp=3.35) and stress reduction (Mp=3.21). In terms of mental health, social dysfunction had the highest mean (M = 3.08), followed by somatic symptoms (M= 2.43). Regarding alcohol consumption, abstinence was predominant (88.2%). In conclusion, the evaluation of the variables studied allowed us to identify a predominance of adaptive driving styles, of the social dysfunction dimension and a predominant pattern of abstinence or low risk in alcohol consumption of the participating drivers.