Rasgos de personalidad en padres de familia que asisten a una fundación privada en la ciudad de Quito en el año 2023

Abstract

The present research focused its study on personality traits in parents. According to several authors, they have managed to construct a true paradigm about personality, in which it determines the particularity of each individual, which are given from certain external factors such as the family, social, and environmental environment in which they mold and maintain their behavior. It is relevant in the appearance of unexpected and inappropriate behaviors that can determine some problems, in terms of relationships, behaviors, affectivity and in the cognitive field. A quantitative, descriptive, crosssectional study was conducted. We worked with a population of 51 parents/caregivers from a private foundation in the city of Quito, between the ages of 18 and 80, to whom the modified SEAPsI personality test was applied. In the male gender, it indicates cyclothymic personality traits with a high percentage of 46.2%, this is characterized by highly variable moods, while in the female gender the main personality trait is impulsive with 48.5%, where the individual finds it difficult to control his behavior and generally does not measure the consequences of his actions. However, the predominant global personality trait is the impulsive style, reaching a percentage of 39.2%. This research sought to clarify the current state of mental health in parents, thus tracing a line of reference beginnings for future research or prevention projects for psychological wellbeing in families.