Sistematización de la experiencia: Causas de la depresión en adultos mayores de la fundación “Otoño Inolvidable” en la ciudad de Guayaquil desde octubre del 2022 hasta febrero de 2023

Abstract

The present work is based on the Systematization of experiences of the pre-professional practices carried out in the Fundación Otoño Inolvidable, Guayaquil - Ecuador. Through this research attempts to collect information related to depression in older adults, the data will be measured qualitatively. In this way, give an analysis of the main causes that will cover this problem in terms of the people who were part of this process. The importance of knowledge about depression will come to play a fundamental role, given the different elements that could influence the person's life. The problems they encountered during the course of their lives, and the reason why they have turned to foundations will help us better understand the present issue. In addition to trying to express what some older adults have come to feel about this situation that has been presented to them, making it clear that they can also generate various psychological disorders and that regardless of how old they are, it can be generated. a psychic discomfort according to the elements that were used during the present work of Systematization of experiences. For this research, the following instruments were used: Psychometric test to measure depression – Beck Depression Inventory; Interviews based on Likert scale; Ask about the predominant depression, in order to have a more accurate understanding.