Estilos de conducción y salud mental en conductores motorizados de la Parroquia del Quinche al noreste de la ciudad de Quito durante el año 2025

Abstract

Abstract: This research was conducted to evaluate driving styles and mental health; it employs a quantitative, non-experimental approach with a cross-sectional, descriptive design, involving a sample of 62 motorized drivers residing in the Quinche parish area. The study employed a quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional, and descriptive approach with a sample of 62 motorized drivers residing in the Quinche Parish area. The instruments used for the evaluation were: the Motorized Drivers' Driving Styles Inventory (MDSI), the Motorized Drivers' Mental Health Inventory (GHQ-28), and the Motorized Drivers' Alcohol Consumption Pattern Inventory (AUDIT). The results showed a higher prevalence of adaptive driving styles (M = 3.43), a cautious driving profile (M = 3.40), and stress reduction (M = 3.47). Participants also scored higher in the social dysfunction dimension (M = 6.50), followed by anxiety and insomnia (M = 5.44;). Furthermore, 74.2% of participants were classified as low risk in their alcohol consumption patterns. Finally, it was concluded that the majority of drivers exhibit prudent and attentive behaviors regarding traffic regulations; however, a minority displays aggressive tendencies and patterns of excessive alcohol consumption.