Estrés percibido y desarrollo de síntomas depresivos en población adulta: Revisión sistemática a partir de la experiencia práctica

Abstract

Abstract: This research addresses the problem of perceived stress and the prediction of depressive symptoms, an issue identified in clinical practice. To explore this, the study posed the following research question: To what extent does perceived stress predict the development of depressive symptoms in non-clinical adult populations? To answer this, a systematic review was conducted to synthesize the available scientific evidence and establish the degree to which perceived stress functions as a predictor of depressive symptomatology. The results confirmed that perceived stress acts as a significant predictor for the development of depressive symptoms in non-clinical adults, manifesting with greater intensity under conditions of external adversity. Building upon this theoretical foundation, a simulated clinical case was designed involving a 29-year-old adult presenting with mixed anxiety and depressive symptomatology triggered by occupational stress and role overload. Finally, an analysis of the interrelationship between stress, anxiety, and self-regulation provided a dynamic perspective, effectively integrating theory and clinical practice to address psychosocial factors associated with high professional demands.