Relación entre la cohesión grupal y la mejora del bienestar psicológico en participantes de grupos de psicoterapia, en la ciudad Quito en el año 2025

Abstract

The present study was carried out with the objective of analyzing the relationship between group cohesion and psychological well-being in participants who have attended psychotherapy groups in the city of Quito. The research is contextualized in the field of clinical psychology, emphasizing the importance of group cohesion as a substantial therapeutic factor that positively influences psychological well-being. For this purpose, a quantitative methodology with a cross-sectional and non-experimental approach was implemented and a sample of 90 participants of psychotherapeutic groups over 18 years of age was used. The instruments applied were the Group Environment Questionnaire (GEQ) and the RYFF Psychological Well-Being Scale to evaluate different dimensions such as self-acceptance, positive relationships, autonomy, mastery of the environment, purpose in life and personal growth. The results showed that most of the participants have a medium level of group cohesion, while a significant group has high cohesion and the least degree of cohesion is low. As for the variable of psychological wellbeing, it was observed that a considerable percentage of the sample had high levels, and a small group showed low levels. Finally, it is evident that there is a significant correlation between our variables; it is observed that the greater the cohesion in the therapeutic group, the higher the level of psychological well-being. The importance of therapeutic group spaces that help to strengthen bonds between participants and the sense of belonging for personal development and emotional coping.