Redes de apoyo social y su influencia en el bienestar psicológico de adultos jóvenes de 20 a 28 años del barrio Solanda al sur de Quito en el periodo febrero – junio 2025

Abstract

The psychological well-being of young adults is a key aspect for understanding their processes of adaptation, autonomy, and personal growth. In the Solanda neighborhood, in the south of Quito, this stage of life is fraught with multiple emotional, social, and economic challenges. Consequently,socialsupport networks become a crucial factor for emotional balance. This research aims to determine how social support networks influence the psychological well-being of young adults aged 20 to 28, during the period of February–June 2025. The study conducted is qualitative with a narrative approach, using semi-structured interviews as the main technique for information collection. Twenty young adults were selected using purposive sampling. The analysis was carried out using the Taguette platform, identifying categories related to family support, friendships, professional guidance, and community networks, as well as dimensions of psychological well-being based on Ryff's model (self-acceptance, autonomy, positive relationships, environmental mastery, and personal growth). The results obtained show that support networks play a fundamental protective role by promoting emotional expression, strengthening resilience, and providing affective containment in stressful situations. Family and friendship support emerged as the main pillar of well-being, complemented by community participation and, in some cases, professional guidance. It is concluded that the psychological well-being of young adults in Solanda is built upon relational experiences that provide meaning,security, and social cohesion.