Estudio de la resiliencia como factor protector en la calidad de vida de los agentes pastorales de las parroquias eclesiales del canto n Mejía, provincia de Pichincha enero- junio 2025

Abstract

The objective of the present study was to analyze resilience as a protective factor for the quality of life of pastoral agents in the ecclesiastical parishes of Mejía canton, Pichincha province, during the period of January to June 2025. For this purpose, a nonexperimental, cross-sectional design was used, with a sample of 56 participants to whom the WHOQOL-BREF and Wagnild and Young Resilience Scale instruments were applied; they were selected through intentional non-probabilistic sampling.The results showed that the study population presents high levels of resilience, with outstanding scores in the dimensions of Self-esteem and Perseverance. These internal resources showed positive and significant associations with the Physical, Psychological, and Environment dimensions of quality of life, confirming the role of resilience as a protective factor against emotional burnout derived from pastoral overload. In contrast, the Social Relations dimension showed a weaker link, a fact that invites us to pay more attention to the community network and institutional support. And by translating this research into practice, resilience helps pastoral agents to feel good about themselves, facing adversity and improving their quality of life. This lays the groundwork for the design of a specific program to enhance resilience and the care of the pastoral caregiver, for a more sustainable ministry and a more united community..