Relación entre los niveles de autoestima y dependencia emocional en las relaciones de pareja de adultos jóvenes entre 21 a 28 años en el barrio Carapungo del sector norte de la ciudad de Quito en el período 2021-2022

Abstract

The main objective of this research project is to determine the relationship between self-esteem and emotional dependence in relationships. The population consisted of young adults from the Carapungo neighborhood located in the northern sector of the city of Quito, whose ages range from 21 to 28 years; the sample size was estimated by stratified non-random procedures and comprises 180 subjects. The study was supported by a theoretical framework aimed at conceptualizing and investigating the levels of self-esteem, emotional dependence, gender and couple relationships. The research employs a quantitative approach of correlational scope with a non-experimental, cross-sectional, analytical, and retrospective design. Two instruments were used: the Lemos and Londoño emotional dependence questionnaire and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. It was concluded that there is a discrepancy in terms of gender, in the sense of differences between those who have greater or lesser emotional dependence and in the measurement of self-esteem between the genders investigated. In addition, it was found that there is no significant gender difference in emotional dependence. Finally, the research had as a result that there is no relationship between the variables of self-esteem and emotional dependence in young adults of the Carapungo neighborhood, northern sector of the city of Quito during the period 2021-2022, therefore, the null hypothesis which refers to the fact that there is no relationship is approved and the general hypothesis is rejected.