Dependencia emocional y depresión en estudiantes universitarios

Abstract

Emotional dependence and depression are problems that affect mental health, since they have an impact on the psychosocial life of individuals and, in turn, cognitive alterations can produce emotional distress. The general objective of this study was to determine the relationship between emotional dependence and depression. The methodology used was a quantitative descriptivecorrelational approach, with a non-experimental and cross-sectional design. The sample consisted of 759 university students between 18 and 36 years of age, who were selected by non-probabilistic convenience sampling. The Emotional Dependence Questionnaire (EDQ) and the Beck Depression Inventory II (BDI-II) were administered. The results determined a slight positive correlation between the variables (Rho= 0.463, p<0.001), finding low levels of emotional dependence and minimal depression. On the other hand, there is a significant difference according to sex, establishing that men present more emotional dependence compared to women. It is concluded that emotional dependence is directly related to depression.