Nivel de ansiedad generalizada y calidad de sueño en estudiantes del último año de psicología clínica de universidades públicas y privadas del sector norte de Quito durante el periodo 2025-2026

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the relationship between generalized anxiety and sleep quality in final-year clinical psychology students from public and private universities in the northern sector of Quito during the 2025-2026 period. The methodology is based on a quantitative approach with a descriptive and correlational scope, employing a non-experimental design. The final sample consisted of 40 students, selected through non-probability convenience sampling. Standardized instruments were used for data collection: the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7) and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). The results revealed that 85% of the studied population presented poor sleep quality, while 28% exhibited moderate to severe levels of generalized anxiety. Furthermore, statistical analysis using Spearman's rank correlation coefficient determined a moderate (Rho = 0.431) and statistically significant (p = 0.005) positive correlation between the two variables. It is concluded that there is a direct association where the increase in anxiety symptoms leads to a deterioration in sleep quality, highlighting the vulnerability of this group to the demands of academic closure.