Estilos de apego y rasgos de personalidad en estudiantes de 4to semestre de una institución de educación superior de Quito

Abstract

The research titled "Attachment styles and personality traits in 4th semester students of a higher education institution in Quito" focuses on analyzing the relationship between attachment styles and personality traits in young adults aged 18 to 25. This study will be carried out between May and July 2024 and its main objective is to understand how parenting styles and bonds formed in childhood influence the perception and response of individuals in their interpersonal relationships. Attachment theory, developed by John Bowlby in the 1950s, states that the emotional bonds formed between a child and his or her primary caregiver are critical to emotional and social development throughout life. This theory suggests that the innate need to form emotional relationships impacts the way individuals relate to others in adulthood (Braojos, 2019). The research seeks to identify the different attachment styles present in students and analyze the predominant personality traits in the sample studied. Although preliminary results did not show a significant association between attachment styles and personality traits, we emphasize the importance of considering larger sample sizes and alternative analytical methods that may reveal more subtle relationships, and we also suggest conducting longitudinal follow-up to observe how these variables may change over time. The research also suggests exploring other variables that could influence personality traits, such as family environment, educational experience. In conclusion, this study not only seeks to contribute to the field of general and clinical psychology, but also has practical implications in the academic field and in the emotional well-being of students. By addressing the relationship between attachment styles and personality traits, we hope to provide a deeper understanding of how these factors influence the psychological and social development of young adults, which could be valuable for future research in the educational and psychological field.