Aprendizajes del proceso de aplicación de estrategias psicosociales para fortalecer el bienestar emocional de adultas mayores en un centro de salud pública

Abstract

This document systematizes the pre-professional internship experience focused on the application of psychosocial strategies to strengthen the emotional well-being of a group of older adult women at a public health center in Guayaquil. The primary purpose was to understand the profound meanings of the process, analyzing the participants' transition from a state of emotional isolation to the construction of a sense of belonging and mutual support. Following Oscar Jara’s systematization of experiences methodology, techniques such as participant observation, field diaries, and horizontal group dynamics were employed. The results evidenced a significant subjective transformation: participants were able to reframe their physical ailments as expressions of affective needs, strengthening the social bond as a protective factor against loneliness. The most significant learnings highlight the importance of a flexible and de-pathologizing clinical framework, where authentic listening and the validation of life history prevail over technical rigidity. It is concluded that psychological support in old age must prioritize the reconstruction of the social fabric to guarantee comprehensive and dignified mental health.