Browsing by Author "Ochoa Balarezo, Juana Virginia"

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Análisis cualitativo de la calidad de vida de la población adulta mayor jubilada de empresas públicas, en la ciudad de Cuenca, Ecuador, año 2023
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2024-02-27) Malla Salinas, Lisseth Fernanda; Ochoa Balarezo, Juana Virginia
Aging is a stage in the life cycle that involves biological, psychological and social changes. From a social perspective, it is natural for older adults to modify their work activity and, in many cases, choose to retire. Thus, having gone through an active working life, they need to maintain their state of activity, but this does not happen, as some seek peace and quiet and engage in activities such as going for a walk or meeting with friends, which, like family support, influences their quality of life. The general objective of this research is to analyze, based on their perceptions, the quality of life of retired senior citizens from public companies in the city of Cuenca, 2023. A qualitative methodology was applied with a phenomenological design and a hermeneutic sub-design, since the aim is to learn about the experiences of retired older adults. The research involved 11 retired elderly people from public companies, as well as 2 professionals in Social Work who work in the selected companies. The instrument used was the interview, which consists of two parts: the first part focuses on the social and demographic identification of the retired elderly, while the second part contains questions related to their quality of life. An interview focused on retirement and the support provided by the company was administered to the professionals. The analysis of the interviews was carried out using Atlas. Ti, and SPSS was used for the presentation of data and graphs on the socio-demographic aspect. In the results regarding the quality of life in the family and community, it is evident that the retired older adult experiences changes in health, occupation, family, social and community environment, which are important for the satisfaction of needs, in addition to presenting solid support networks that have a positive influence on their quality of life.
Análisis de familias con riesgo de divorcio en la Iglesia Cristiana Oasis, del cantón Cuenca, mediante el modelo estructural, año 2012
(2013) León Márquez, Washington Evelio; Ochoa Balarezo, Juana Virginia
The objective of this research is to analyze the structure (rules, alliances, coalitions, hierarchies, boundaries) of the families attending the Oasis Christian Church at risk of divorce, using the structural model of Salvador Minuchin. It is aimed to analyze the relationships between household members, using qualitative methodology, and descriptive nature. The families interviewed were problems in the negotiation and establishment of rules, spousal relationship conflicts affecting the subsystem of filial duty, poor communication, disavowal, little time spent among members, fuzzy boundaries, lack of clarity about the roles to be played by each , authority not shared between the parental subsystem, struggle to establish arrangements for the upbringing and lifestyle of children. When marital relations are not adequate, marriage is affected, causing estrangement and escalating disputes. Families was observed in an oversight role conjugal once they become parents, the responsibilities are greater, and the time spent to feed the couple's relationship is minimal, this problem persists from one cycle to another and no conflicts solved are turning into behavior patterns that impede the harmonious family.
Análisis de las consecuencias del maltrato psicológico en niños de tres a seis años que asisten al Centro Oasis del Cantón Cuenca, enero a mayo 2011
(2011) Mendoza Z., Diana; Ochoa Balarezo, Juana Virginia
Análisis de los factores de riesgo psicosocial del personal administrativo que labora en una empresa pública de la ciudad de Cuenca, año 2024
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2025-03-06) Cornejo Villa, María Verónica; Guallpa Urgilez, Martha Janneth; Ochoa Balarezo, Juana Virginia
In the work context, psychosocial risk factors are presented as a relevant challenge due to the consequences on the physical and mental health of workers. This research aims to analyze the psychosocial risk factors of administrative personnel working in a Public Company in the city of Cuenca, year 2024. To carry out the study, a quantitative methodology was used, with a transversal and descriptive scope. non-experimental, the study population was 95 employees, 52 men and 43 women. To collect the information, the “Guide for the Application of the Psychosocial Risk Questionnaire of the Directorate of Safety, Health at Work and Comprehensive Risk Management of the Ministry of Labor” was used. After the application of the questionnaire and analysis of the results, the main findings indicate that there is a medium-high level of exposure to the dimension of workload and pace of work with greater exposure of the male population and workplace harassment with a high risk. A high level of risk of sexual harassment was also found for the female population, situations that compromise the well-being of workers.
El autismo, visión del trabajo social a partir del modelo de redes
(2017) Chuchuca Bravo, María Auxiliadora; Ochoa Balarezo, Juana Virginia
The present research work entitled Autism, a vision of Social Work based on the Network Model, has as main objective to analyze the difficult situation of those who suffer it, with the purpose of providing knowledge to the professionals of Social Work and society, and in this way contribute to the action of the profession. Hence, this paper reveals the Role of Social Work, with the user and the families, starting from a model of intervention, in such a way that allows to know how to face this situation and the help that can be provided, achieving to meet the needs of individuals and their overall well-being.
Cambios en la relación conyugal frente a la llegada de los hijos: percepción de la madre
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2023-03-13) Portilla Matute, Sandra Priscila; Ochoa Balarezo, Juana Virginia
The conjugal subsystem, in addition to be dynamic, is exposed to multiple changes during its evolution; which are considered as normative crises in regard to the birth of children. This article is the result of a qualitative research with a descriptive scope. Furthermore, the data collection technique which has been used is: focus group, which was applied to a group of 25 mothers. And the results were interpreted with the use of the program Atlas.ti. On the other hand, this article pursues the following objectives: firstly, to analyze the perception of the students’ mothers who attend the initial I and II levels of the School Alfonso María Borrero, regarding the changes in their marital relationship after having children; secondly, to characterize the families of the children in I and II level; thirdly, to explore the changes experienced by the mothers due to the number of children; and fourthly, to systematize the information obtained. Based on the results, it was possible to show that, with the birth of children, the dynamics of the conjugal subsystem is altered, implying changes in communication and couple time; also, the effect generated by the economy in the conjugal subsystem; likewise, the existence of role overload in the participants; and finally, a decrease in sexual encounters was observed.
Conductas problemáticas y separación de los padres de adolescentes de la Unidad Educativa la Inmaculada de Cuenca, Ecuador en el período 2023-2024
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2024-03-06) Garcia Matute, Jessica Alexandra; Landy Hurtado, Carmen Cecilia; Ochoa Balarezo, Juana Virginia
The research entitled " Problematic Behaviors and their Relationship with Parental Separation in Adolescents from the Educational Unit La Inmaculada de Cuenca, Ecuador during the Period 2023-2024" focused on exploring various facets of student life with the aim of evaluating satisfaction in those aspects. The study's main goal was to determine the prevalence of problematic behaviors in the student population through a quantitative approach based on the collection and analysis of numerical and statistical data. The adopted methodology had a descriptive scope, seeking to detail the properties, characteristics, and profiles of the sample composed of 81 eighth and ninth-grade students, encompassing both males and females, from the mentioned educational institution. The application of the Adolescent Self-Descriptive Inventory (IADA) was key to evaluating specific dimensions, highlighting areas affected at both social and personal levels. The results obtained revealed the existence of problematic behaviors in adolescents, establishing a significant connection with parental separation.
Diagnóstico epidemiológico y prioridades de salud en el Area N° 3 Tomebamba, Cuenca 2003
(2004) Brito Pesántez, Cristian Emanuel; Moscoso Moscoso, José Luis; Ochoa Balarezo, Juana Virginia; Cobos Carrera, Diego Fernando
Efectos en la dinámica familiar pos pandemia de los estudiantes de educación general básica y bachillerato de la Unidad Educativa “Buena Esperanza”
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2023-03-08) Narea Bermejo, Lisseth Belén; Villa Arpi, Daniela Estefanía; Ochoa Balarezo, Juana Virginia
The family is immersed in different changes and crises, which have repercussions on its dynamics; therefore, the COVID-19 pandemic became one of them and generated an impact on families. Thus, the objective of this article was to know the effects of the COVID-19 post-pandemic on the family dynamics of students, obtaining relevant information regarding family typology, quality time, norms, roles, and family communication. At the same time, cohesion, flexibility, and family satisfaction were investigated. For the preparation of this article, research was previously carried out using a quantitative methodology with descriptive scope. The universe was 500 students, where stratified sampling was applied, and 218 students were selected. Subsequently, two instruments were applied, the first a structured survey on family dynamics and the second the Family Adaptability and Cohesion scale "FACES IV" by David H. Olson. In conclusion, upon analyzing the results of the research, it was found that there were effects on the family dynamics after the pandemic in the family systems of the students of basic general education and high school of the "Buena Esperanza" Educational Unit.
Estilos de crianza parental y el papel de los alumnos de cuarto a séptimo Año de EGB en situaciones de bullying en la Unidad Educativa Abelardo Tamariz, Cuenca- Ecuador. Período 2024-2025
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2025-03-07) Romero Morocho, María Daniela; Velepucha Siranaula, Christian Ivan; Ochoa Balarezo, Juana Virginia
The present study has as its main objective to analyze the relationship between parental parenting styles and the roles that students play in bullying situations at the Educational Unit. Bullying is a social phenomenon that negatively affects the well-being and academic performance of students, and its prevalence has increased in this institution, which has led to the need to involve parents in the search for solutions. Given that the family is the main socializing agent during childhood, it is considered that the parenting styles exercised at home can influence the behavior of children in the face of bullying, whether as aggressors, victims, or observers. The research is based on a quantitative approach and uses two questionnaires: the Parental Authority Questionnaire, which evaluates parenting styles (democratic, authoritarian, and permissive), and the Bullying Exploration Questionnaire, which identifies the role of students in school harassment situations. The sample included 154 students from fourth to seventh year of basic education, who met the consent and assent requirements to participate in the study. The preliminary results suggest that there is a significant relationship between parenting styles and roles in bullying. This study seeks to provide valuable information for the implementation of effective strategies that prevent and mitigate bullying in the school environment, involving pare
Estilos de crianza y trastornos derivados del consumo de alcohol en estudiantes de 18-21 años de la carrera de Trabajo Social de la Universidad de Cuenca: febrero -julio 2025
(Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Jurisprudencia y Ciencias Políticas y Sociales, 2025-10-13) Poveda Carchipulla, María de los Ángeles; Lema Guallpa, Jessica Elizabeth; Ochoa Balarezo, Juana Virginia
The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between parenting styles and disorders related to alcohol consumption in students aged 18 to 21 from the Social Work program at the University of Cuenca during the February–July 2025 period. The study employed a quantitative, descriptive, and cross-sectional methodology, with a sample of 84 students enrolled in the Social Work program within the Faculty of Jurisprudence and Political and Social Sciences at the University of Cuenca. The instruments used were the Steinberg Parenting Styles Scale, adapted by Merino and Arndt, and the AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test). The sample was predominantly female (83.33%), with an average age of 19.49 years, and the majority were in the early semesters (44.05% in the second semester, 36.90% in the fourth). A total of 57.14% reported an authoritative parenting style. Additionally, 60.71% exhibited low-risk alcohol consumption, while 19.05% showed hazardous drinking behavior. The correlation between parenting style and alcohol consumption was weak (r = 0.14; p = 0.203). It is concluded that understanding the influence of parenting styles although not determinative—on alcohol consumption patterns can help in the preventive approach to psychosocial factors among university students.
Estudio de la estructura familiar de las familias de los alumnos(as)y su relación con el rendimiento académico. Unidad Educativa Zoila A. Palacios. Cuenca 2011-2013
(2013) Maita Supligüicha, Aida Lucrecia; Ochoa Balarezo, Juana Virginia
This research investigated family structure and its relation to academic achievement in children, its goal was to study the family structure and academic achievement of pupils at “Zoila Aurora Palacios” school in Cuenca, Ecuador. Quantitative and qualitative methods were applied and “fundamental theory” is the underlying conceptual premise. The universe consists of the total student population at this school with a sample of twenty students and their families from which the academic grade information was obtained (school records) and to whom a structured interview guide was applied to gain data for analysis on family structure. The results show that children from families with a stable income and an adequate family structure show high academic achievement. Children from poor single parent families whose structure lacks the presence of either father or mother, and where the parental units lack basic academic skills, have low levels of academic achievement. Conclusions: if children are low achievers in school the family environment needs to be examined. Family structures where the emotional presence and economic contribution of a parent is missing are dysfunctional. Having children should be based on profound reflection on part of men and women since it is unfair to children if their basic needs can´t be attended to.
Expectativas en torno al emprendimiento de las mujeres migrantes beneficiarias del proyecto “integración socioeconómica y ayuda humanitaria a población migrante y refugiadas” de la pastoral social Cáritas Cuenca en el año 2024
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2025-03-07) Vallejo Navarrete, Silvia Pauleth; Ochoa Balarezo, Juana Virginia
Migration is a complex phenomenon that involves the movement of people to new territories with the intention of settling temporarily or permanently, driven by various factors. This process entails numerous challenges, particularly for migrants who must adapt to a different social, cultural, and economic environment. In this context, many individuals choose entrepreneurship as an alternative to generate income, facing obstacles such as a lack of support networks, recognition of skills and qualifications, as well as cultural and gender barriers. The research analyzed the expectations of migrant women beneficiaries of the project "Socioeconomic Integration and Humanitarian Assistance for Migrant and Refugee Populations" by Pastoral Social Cáritas Cuenca in 2024. Using a qualitative methodology with a phenomenological design and explanatory scope, data were collected through focus groups to explore their experiences in developing enterprises. The results revealed that these women face economic, familial, cultural, social, and gender-related challenges when starting their businesses. However, their main economic expectation is that their ventures will allow them to cover personal and family expenses. Additionally, they expressed other expectations related to their business development, which were considered in the analysis. This study highlights the importance of providing comprehensive support to migrant women entrepreneurs to overcome existing barriers and promote their socioeconomic integration in host countries.
Factores de riesgo psicosociales de los estudiantes de bachillerato de la Unidad Educativa Agronómico Salesiano que tienen progenitores migrantes, cantón Paute, año 2023
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2024-03-04) Cajilima Saguay, Andrea del Cisne; Ochoa Balarezo, Juana Virginia
This study aimed to describe the psychosocial risk factors in adolescents children of migrant parents, from an educational institution in the city of Paute. The sample was made up of 48 individuals, 16 men and 32 women, who are in their first, second and third year of high school, whose ages were between 14 and 18 years old. The method was quantitative with a non- experimental approach and descriptive scope. Scales were used to measure self- esteem, planning and decision making, family function, and neighborhood perception. The results indicate that a large part of the sample is located at a medium-low level of self-esteem.The results on planning and decision making place the sample at medium and high levels, indicating a perception at those levels about their ability to decide. In terms of family, it was found that the majority reported having a normal family relationship. That of the neighborhood resulted in a positive perception located mostly at medium and low levels. It is concluded that the migratory phenomenon can function as a risk factor for certain aspectsof the adolescent, but not as a predictor of negative effects for the most part, because familydysfunction was not found in this study.
La familia y la homosexualidad
(2015) Beltrán Córdova, Paola Katherine; Ochoa Balarezo, Juana Virginia
The following investigation is about the "The Family and Homosexuality" the objective of this identify, investigate and analyze the different reactions to the unveiling of homosexuality on a household member. In the interest of structure a proper family intervention for proper guidance of it. It work contains threechapters as they be studied, family and diversity, homosexuality and family, meanings and reactions, besides a case where interviews, analysis, and Single Family Intervention is applied is performed.
La ideación y/o intento de suicidio en los adolescentes según el modelo de intervención psicosocial: una aproximación desde el trabajo social
(2017) Aucapiña Sinchi, Tania Cecibel; Ochoa Balarezo, Juana Virginia
The objective of this research is to analyze the impact of the ideation or attempted suicide in adolescents, is based on important professional analyzes and interviews to know the appropriate and / or necessary scope of professional intervention in different cases of adolescents with ideation or suicide attempt. In this investigation addressed from the analysis of the theoretical models of Social Work, it will be possible to highlight the individual, family and social risk factors and their degree of vulnerability that affect adolescents in the interaction within the family and social environment. Considering that adolescents are in a stage of changes from childhood to adolescence, they become part of vulnerable groups, so the central issue of this research is to make known the role of Social Work in situations that present adolescents in cases of suicidal ideation, starting from the intervention models, which must be detected to prevent them and intervene from the professional field, in such a way that it allows to know the way to face this situation and the help that can be provided through processes of intervention according to the needs presented by adolescents and their families.
La intervención de la orientación familiar en la violencia de pareja
(2018) Huiracocha Panamá, María Fernanda; Ochoa Balarezo, Juana Virginia
The purpose of this research is to know what is the Intervention of Family Counseling in intimate partner violence, to analyze the different processes in which intimate partner violence develops within the family system and to propose elements to the family orientation from the application of techniques of intervention, prevention, psi coeducation and counseling to be able to give solutions to the different cycles of violence. The investigation on the violence of couple has been approached, in the modality of monograph, divided in three thematic ones: the violence from the different scopes, the family like nucleus and the processes to use in the Familiar Orientation, with the purpose of knowing the factors more influential that expresses and generates violence as a couple. The research will strengthen the intervention of the family counselor in cases of intimate partner violence within the family framework with the aim of orienting the needs of victims of violence, when their rights are violated; In addition, prevention strategy is provided in such a way that it can generate changes in their behavior, emotional and cognitive of the people involved through a systemic approach.
La intervención del trabajador social con niños y niñas víctimas de abuso sexual
(2015) Chumbi Sangurima, Olga Isabel; Ochoa Balarezo, Juana Virginia
This research project is based on determining how is the social work intervention in cases of sexual abuse, a bibliographic research was conducted, and interviews with professionals in social work, with the aim of identifying and analyzing what theoretical model are used by professionals to intervene in this problematic. The methodology used is the deductive method, in addition to the use of techniques such as structured interviews, semi-structured, interviews applied to social work professionals. The development of this research is presented in three chapters dealing with definitions, types of child sexual abuse, besides two theoretical models applied by the Social Worker to intervene in cases of sexual abuse will be described, these two theoretical models are systemic and Ecological, finally interviews will be applied to 20 professionals of social work, to verify that these two models, along with their methodologies, techniques and functions, are used by social workers to intervene in cases of sexual abuse.
Jealousy and intimate partner violence in students of the University of Cuenca, Ecuador
(2021) Guillén Verdesoto, Ximena Karina; Ochoa Balarezo, Juana Virginia; Delucchi, Gustavo; León Mayer, Elizabeth; Folino, Jorge
This research work evaluates violence in couples of university students and focuses on their relationship with jealousy and other variables. Using a cross-sectional design, 186 students from the University of Cuenca, Ecuador, were surveyed. Instruments used were Conflict in Adolescents Dating Relationships Inventory, Multidimensional Jealousy Scale, and other ad hoc methods related to fidelity, substance use, and stress during dating relationship. Violence scores observed were low in general though disturbing in 5.4% of students surveyed. Noticeably, 60.2% of them reported to have committed at least one physical violent act during their index dating relationship. Violence subtypes measured showed similar distribution between men and women. Correlation between total violence committed and suffered was .77 (p< .001). A significant association was observed between the highest violence group and behavioral jealousy and stress during dating relationship.
La dinámica familiar de los estudiantes de Bachillerato de la Unidad Educativa Juan Bautista Vásquez de Azogues en tiempos de COVID-19, periodo septiembre de 2020 – julio de 2021
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2021-11-22) Moina Guillca, Irene Johana; Morejón Méndez, Lisseth Paola; Ochoa Balarezo, Juana Virginia
Family functioning is established based on the family relationships that exist between family members and in adolescence is where adaptation difficulties my of occur and this vulnerability has increased as a result of the COVID-19 that significantly modified the daily life of the families and has forged multiple advantageous or disavantageous situations in the educational field of the children. This study analyzes the reality of virtual education and its relationship with the family dinamics of high school students of the “Juan Bautista Vasquez” Educational Unit of Azogues in times of pandemic, for which qualitative-quantitative methodology and instruments were used to the collection of information such as the family APGAR test, in addition, a survey was designed to identify the perception of students about virtual education applied to a universe of 547 students through the google forms platform; the SPSS statistical program was used for data analysis. From this, it was possible to identify the real situation of students in the online education modality and how family dinamics develops in homes, resulting in the majority of functional families with mild dysfunction that have been able to adapt to the changes presented within it and covering the aducational needs of sons and daughters, however, families with severe and moderate dysfunction despite difficulties in family dinamics, they have provided the resources for adolescents to be educated