Tendencia a la Psicopatía en Estudiantes Universitarios de la Ciudad de Quito de 23 a 25 años

Abstract

This Tesis focuses on the analysis of Psychopathic Tendencies in University Students in the city of Quito, specifically in young people between the ages of 23 and 25 during the year 2025. The main objective is to identify whether there is a tendency toward psychopathy with personality traits present in this population, as well as to understand the impact of social, academic, and psychological factors on their behavioral development. To this end, two recognized scales were used: the PCL-R and the LSRP, adapted to a digital format through Google Forms, which facilitated data collection from a sample of 31 students in the Quito city. The findings indicate that although the majority of students fall into the low-medium range of psychopathic tendences, 20% with high scores display traits such as emotional coldness, impulsiveness, and manipulation, which could lead to academic or social difficulties if not adequately addressed. This study highlights the importance of considering these traits as part of a spectrum that, in certain contexts, can become maladaptive forms of coping. From a theoretical perspective, the analysis benefits from the contributions of Lacanian psychoanalysis and clinical psychology, considering that these tendencies do not necessarily constitute a disorder, but rather reflect complex modes of interactions with the environment. It is concluded that it is essential to promote prevention and psychological monitoring strategies within educational institutions, as well as to expended lines of research in university mental health in Ecuador. Finally, this work contributes to strengthening scientific knowledge about psychopathy in non-clinical contexts, proposing a comprehensive, ethical, and contextualized approach that seeks to improve the psychosocial well-being of university students.