Browsing by Author "Bueno Pacheco, Alexandra Elizabeth"

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Approach to a wellbeing model in ecuadorian adults
(2019) Aguilar Sizer, Mónica Elisa; Peña Contreras, Eva Karina; Arias Medina, William Paúl; Bueno Pacheco, Alexandra Elizabeth; Lima Castro, Sandra Eugenia
The aim of this study was to propose and evaluate a structural model that explains well-being as a synonym of positive mental health in Ecuadorians, taking into consideration a group of associated psychosocial variables evaluated through questionnaires. The sample included 1064 adults, inhabitants of Cuenca-Ecuador. The results were analysed with the software SPSS 20.0 and AMOS 23.0, using the generalized least squares method. Partial models were tested, the most satisfactory structural adjustment model obtained the following results; GFI=.91; AGFI=.90; RMR=.205; RMSEA=.041; CFI=.90. Three factors are included in the structure (Purpose, Positive Relationships and Growth), as well as the social well-being dimension. Self-assessment of health, self-efficacy and gratitude are important predictors of mental health while the increase of negative emotions showed a negative effect.
Bienestar subjetivo y formación de cuidadores de adultos mayores
(2017) Peña Contreras, Eva Karina; Bueno Pacheco, Alexandra Elizabeth; Lima Castro, Sandra Eugenia; Cabrera Vélez, María Marcela; Aguilar Sizer, Mónica Elisa; Arias Medina, William Paúl
The proportion of senior citizens grows in the whole world and will continue to do so in the coming decades. For this reason, it is necessary to delineate and implement state plans to meet their social needs. These include the founding and maintenance of specialized social services and training of appropriate care staff. In this sense, the purpose of the research has been to establish the levels of well-being and the parameters that constitute it according to the opinion of Ecuadorian senior citizens. Data were obtained by applying the General Self-efficacy, General Welfare and Social Welfare, Gratitude Questionnaire, and self-perception questions to a sample of 386 senior citizens who were contacted at social service centers or while waiting for a public service. The analysis shows that self-efficacy and gratitude are predictive of well-being and that those participating in social service centers have higher average values at all scales. The results demonstrate the need for older adults to participate in academic, social and recreational activities to stren- gthen their psychological resources, with emphasis on self-efficacy and gratitude. In the training of caregivers, it should be emphasized that the care of the older adult transcends medical and nursing issues and that his subjective state of well-being is as important as material quality of life.