Relación entre los rasgos de personalidad y depresión en trabajadores de una empresa privada en la ciudad de Quito en el año 2025

Abstract

This research proposes to analyze the relationship between personality traits and depression in employees of a private company in Quito during the year 2025. The purpose is to provide useful evidence for the early detection of depressive symptoms and to guide actions for promoting and caring for mental health in the organizational environment, considering that depression in the workplace can go unnoticed and affect both individual well-being and institutional functioning. To assess depression, the Beck Depression Inventory, Second Edition (BDI-II), composed of 21 items that explore cognitive, affective, and somatic dimensions, was used. Items are scored from 0 to 3, and severity is classified as minimal, mild, moderate, or severe. Personality was measured using the 16 Personality Factor Questionnaire (16PF-5), which assesses 16 primary personality traits and five global personality factors. Based on the scores obtained, personality traits and depression levels were characterized, and their association will be examined to understand how these variables are linked to psychological well-being and job performance. The results indicate lessons learned that can be used to improve this intervention project in similar contexts, as well as to optimize research practices. Furthermore, this study synthesizes the main elements of the systematized research project or practice, identifies lessons learned that can be generalized, and finally formulates statements or hypotheses derived from the experience.