Psicología Clínica
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Item SEXTING Y AUTOESTIMA EN ADOLESCENTES DE LA ZONA RURAL(2025-03-06) Yugsi Oña Jessica Lisbeth; Flores Hernández Verónica Fernanda; Universidad Técnica de Ambato/ Facultad de Ciencias de Salud /Carrera de Psicología ClínicaSexting is defined as the act of sharing images, videos, or messages in an insinuating or sexual manner, through electronic devices via the internet. On the other hand, self-esteem involves viewing oneself in a positive or negative light. This research analyzed sexting and self-esteem in adolescents (N=100) from the rural area of Cotopaxi province. The research model used was quantitative, with a descriptive and correlational design. The instruments used were the Sexting Behavior Scale (SBS) and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. (EAR). The results show that there is no conclusive correlation between the variables, suggesting that other factors, such as the sociocultural environment, might have a greater influence on these behaviors and personal perception. The practice of sexting turned out to be limited, and the self-esteem of adolescents was mostly distributed at medium and high levels. Moreover, no significant differences were observed in sexting behaviors between men and women.Item INSATISFACCIÓN CORPORAL Y DEPENDENCIA EMOCIONAL EN ESTUDIANTES UNIVERSITARIOS(2025-03-06) Vargas Anguisaca Yadira Nataly; Gaibor Gonzalez, Ismael Alvaro; Universidad Técnica de Ambato/ Facultad de Ciencias de Salud /Carrera de Psicología ClínicaBody dissatisfaction is the discontent of the actual image versus the ideal one, while emotional dependence involves the intense need for affection that generates obsessive thoughts and submissive behaviors. Both phenomena can affect the overall well-beingof the individual. The purpose of this research was to determine the relationship between body dissatisfaction and emotional dependence in university students. The study had a quantitative approach of non-experimental design, crosssectional, descriptive-correlational scope. The sample consisted of 196 university students, 79 men and 117 women ranging from 18 to 38 years of age. The Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ) adapted by Martinez and Quishpe in 2021 and the Emotional Dependence Questionnaire (CDE) adapted by Brito and Gonzales in 2016 were used. The findings showed a moderate positive correlation between the variables; more than half of the participants presented low levels of body dissatisfaction and emotional dependence. As for the mean body dissatisfaction scores, there were statistically significant differences according to sex, being higher in women.Item PERFECCIONISMO Y AUTOESTIMA EN ESTUDIANTES UNIVERSITARIOS(2025-03-06) Molina Montaluisa, Wilmer Stalin; Saltos Salazar, Lenin Fabián; Universidad Técnica de Ambato/ Facultad de Ciencias de Salud /Carrera de Psicología ClínicaPerfectionism is characterized by the imposition of extremely high and unrealistic standards on one's own performance, accompanied by a persistent fear of making mistakes. This characteristic can significantly impact various aspects of the individual's life, with self-esteem being one of the most affected. For this reason, the objective of the research was to determine the correlation between perfectionism and self-esteem in university students. A quantitative approach was implemented with a non-experimental, cross-sectional, descriptive-correlational design. The variables were assessed using two instruments: the Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (MPS) and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. The results showed a positive correlation between adaptive perfectionism and self-esteem, while maladaptive perfectionism presented a negative correlation with respect to self-esteem. In addition, it was evident that maladaptive perfectionism was dominant in the sample, as well as high self-esteem. Finally, no significant differences were found in self-esteem with respect to sex.Item LA DEPENDENCIA EMOCIONAL Y SU RELACIÓN CON EL AUTOCONTROL EN ADOLESCENTES(2025-03-06) Arteaga Gallo, Viviana Nathaly; Bonilla Basantes, Paulina Jhojana; Universidad Técnica de Ambato/ Facultad de Ciencias de Salud /Carrera de Psicología ClínicaEmotional dependency is characterized as a persistent and excessive emotional attachment to another individual, often linked to low self-esteem that conceals underlying emotional deficiencies. In contrast, self-control refers to an individual's capacity to be aware of their emotions and actions, allowing them to regulate impulses and make deliberate decisions in daily life and social contexts. This study aimed to examine the relationship between emotional dependency and self-control in adolescents. A quantitative, correlational, non-experimental, and cross-sectional research design was adopted. The study utilized the Emotional Dependency Questionnaire (CDE) and the Brief Self-Control Scale (EAC-A) to assess the participants. A non-probabilistic convenience sampling method was applied, resulting in a sample of 154 adolescents aged 16 to 18 years. The findings revealed a significant negative correlation between emotional dependency and self-control. Furthermore, the analysis indicated a predominance of low self-control and high levels of emotional dependency among the adolescents. No statistically significant differences were observed in emotional dependency levels based on gender. In conclusion, the results demonstrate that higher levels of emotional dependency are associated with lower self-control in adolescents.Item DEPENDENCIA EMOCIONAL Y CONSUMO DE SUSTANCIAS EN ESTUDIANTES UNIVERSITARIOS(2025-03-06) Armas García, Victoria Estefanía; Ponce Delgado, Agueda del Rocío; Universidad Técnica de Ambato/ Facultad de Ciencias de Salud /Carrera de Psicología ClínicaEmotional dependence is a chronic pattern of frustrated emotional demands placed on a person who tries or wishes to meet these needs through interpersonal relationships. On the other hand, substance use refers to the consumption or abuse of drugs that can alter the physical and mental functions of the body. The aim of this research was to determine the relationship between emotional dependence and substance use in students. The study had a quantitative approach, with a descriptive-correlational scope and a crosssectional design. Data were collected from 101 university students, aged between 18 and 29 years. To achieve this, standardized instruments such as the Emotional Dependency Inventory (IDE) and the DAST-10 (Drug Abuse Screening Test) were used to assess substance use. The research results revealed that there is no correlation between emotional dependence and substance use. Regarding emotional dependence, it indicates that the mean is 105 points, with a standard deviation of 40.9. Regarding the levels of consumption, 75.2% have a low level. Furthermore, statistically significant differences in emotional dependence were identified in men.Item APOYO SOCIAL Y AUTOEFICACIA ACADÉMICA EN ESTUDIANTES UNIVERSITARIOS(2025-03-06) Velasco Rubio, Jennifer Nicole; Vásquez de la Bandera Cabezas, Fabricio Alejandro; Universidad Técnica de Ambato/ Facultad de Ciencias de Salud /Carrera de Psicología ClínicaSocial support refers to the feeling of support from one's close ties, while academic self-efficacy is defined as the perception of one's own abilities in the academic context. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between social support and academic self-efficacy in university students. The sample consisted of 124 university students of legal age belonging to a public university in Ambato, Ecuador. The study maintained a quantitative approach, with a non-experimental, cross-sectional design and correlational scope. Data were collected by applying the Duke-UNK-11 Functional Social Support Questionnaire and the Inventory of Academic Self-Efficacy Expectations (IEAA). A low positive correlation was found between social support and academic selfefficacy. Most students presented a normal level of social support and a medium level of academic self-efficacy. In addition, no significant differences were found between males and females with respect to social support. In conclusion, the study variables are related, so that the higher the social support, the higher the academic self-efficacy.Item HABILIDADES SOCIALES Y OPTIMISMO EN ESTUDIANTES DE BACHILLERATO(2025-03-06) Sinaluisa Cordova, Mateo Ismael; Rodríguez Pérez, Mayra Lucía; Universidad Técnica de Ambato/ Facultad de Ciencias de Salud /Carrera de Psicología ClínicaSocial skills are a set of learned behaviors that allow us to communicate more assertively and develop constructive interpersonal relationships, while optimism is the tendency to think about the possibility of achieving beneficial results in the future and helps as a motivator to face problems. The objectives of this research were to determine the relationship between social skills and optimism in high school students, to assess the level of social skills, to evaluate the level of optimism and to compare the level of social skills according to gender. A nonexperimental design was used, with a quantitative approach, descriptivecorrelational and cross-sectional scope, the sample was 100 students, the “Goldstein Social Skills Scale” and “Life Orientation Test Revised (LOT-R)” were applied. The results obtained found that the students have a good level of social skills, in terms of levels of optimism there was a prevalence in the low level, it is also considered that there is a statistically significant difference in the levels of social skills according to sex and finally there is a low positive correlation between social skills and optimism, suggesting that behaviors that improve social interaction will increase the positive outlook of adolescents.Item ESTILOS DE AMOR Y TENDENCIA A LA INFIDELIDAD EN ESTUDIANTES UNIVERSITARIOS(2025-03-06) Ortega Salguero, Scarlet Anahí; Gavilanes Gómez, Guillermo Daniel; Universidad Técnica de Ambato/ Facultad de Ciencias de Salud /Carrera de Psicología ClínicaLove styles are an acquired ideology that establishes the appropriate norms in love, orients attitudes and behaviors in this context. On the other hand, infidelity is a social problem that contradicts the ideals and norms of society. This research studied love styles and tendency to infidelity in university students (N=407), composed of 122 men and 285 women. The research model used was quantitative, with a descriptive and correlational design. The instruments used were the “Love Styles Scale” and the “Infidelity Tendencies Questionnaire (T-IFD)”. The correlation between the study variables was low positive in the love styles Ludus, Storge, Mania and Agape, while there was no correlation with Eros and Pragma. In addition, there was a prevalence in the high level of the styles: Eros and Ludus. Regarding the variable of tendency to infidelity, it was observed that 60.4% of the sample presented a medium level of tendency to infidelity. According to the mean obtained, men presented a greater tendency to infidelity compared to women in the population studied.Item IMPULSIVIDAD Y SATISFACCIÓN SEXUAL EN ESTUDIANTES UNIVERSITARIOS(2025-03-06) Romero Ponce, Pamela de las Mercedes; Gavilanes Gómez, Guillermo Daniel; Universidad Técnica de Ambato/ Facultad de Ciencias de Salud /Carrera de Psicología ClínicaAlthough sexuality is considered an important aspect of human life, there is a lack of current research on sexual satisfaction in Latin America, therefore this research aims to determine the relationship between impulsivity and sexual satisfaction. The study includes the participation of 300 university students from the city of Ambato-Ecuador. Since this is a non-experimental design research, quantitative approach and descriptive correlational scope, two psychometric instruments were applied to measure the study variables: the Barratt Impulsivity Scale (BIS-11) and the New Sexual Satisfaction Scale (NSSS). The results show a low negative correlation between the variables, implying that subjects with lower impulsivity also report higher sexual satisfaction. Regarding impulsivity, the majority of the sample presents a medium level (45.3%) and reports a high level of sexual satisfaction (47%). When comparing by sex, women (M=62.2) reflect a statistically higher level of sexual satisfaction than men (M=59). It is concluded that a lower level of impulsivity contributes to a greater stability promoting a more satisfactory sexual life.Item BIENESTAR PSICOLÓGICO Y AUTOEFICACIA ACADÉMICA EN ADOLESCENTES(2025-03-06) Quisintuña Galarza, Bryan Sebastian; Gaibor González, Ismael Álvaro; Universidad Técnica de Ambato/ Facultad de Ciencias de Salud /Carrera de Psicología ClínicaPsychological well-being implies the development of capabilities and personal growth, while academic self efficacy is defined as the self-belief to achieve success in the academic environment. The objective of the study was to determine if there is a relationship between these variables in 151 adolescents between 13 and 17 years of age, students of a private educational institution in the city of Ambato, Ecuador. The Psychological Well-Being Scale for Young People (BIEPS-J) and the Academic Situations Specific Perceived Self-Efficacy Scale (EAPESA) were used as measurement instruments. The study was cross-sectional and correlational, finding a moderate positive relationship between both variables. In addition, most of the participants presented average levels of psychological well-being and an aboveaverage score in academic self-efficacy. Significant gender differences were also found in self-efficacy, with males having a higher mean than females. Implications of these results are discussed.