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Rendimiento ejecutivo en estudiantes de la Facultad de Psicología de la Universidad de Cuenca en el periodo 2024-2025
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2025-02-28) Segarra Macancela, Karla Gabriela; Webster Cordero, Felipe Edmundo
Executive functions (EF) comprise a set of advanced cognitive abilities, including planning, decision-making, cognitive flexibility, self-control, selective attention, and problem-solving. These abilities influence academic performance and adaptation to the university environment. Although these skills have been widely studied in other contexts, there is a lack of specific research on their development in university students. The general objective of this study was to compare the executive performance of first- and ninth-semester students in the Psychology program. The methodological approach adopted was quantitative, with a non-experimental, cross-sectional, and descriptive design. A sample of 52 students was selected, including 28 first-semester and 24 ninth-semester students, with a similar number of males and females. To assess executive functions, the Tower of Hanoi test was used, which measures planning, working memory, and cognitive flexibility. Additionally, sociodemographic data, as well as the time and movements employed, were recorded. The results suggested that neither the academic semester nor the participants' sex significantly influenced executive performance.
Actitudes, conocimientos y prácticas docentes sobre educación inclusiva en las Unidades Educativas del Milenio Sayausí y Carlos Rigoberto Vintimilla, parroquias rurales de Cuenca, periodo 2025-2026
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2025-08-13) Ortega Ortiz, Lizbeth Estefania; Conforme Zambrano, Elsa Gardenia
Inclusive education aims to ensure access, retention, and participation for all students, regardless of their personal, social, or cultural conditions. This approach promotes educational equity by valuing diversity as an opportunity for learning and coexistence. Previous research has shown that teachers' knowledge, attitudes and practices are key factors in the effective implementation of this model. In this context, the present study aimed to describe the attitudes, knowledge, and practices related to inclusive education among teachers at the Millennium Educational Units Sayausí and Carlos Rigoberto Vintimilla, located in rural parishes of Cuenca, during the 2025–2026 period. A quantitative approach was used, with a non-experimental, cross-sectional, and descriptive design. A total of 80 teachers participated in the study, and the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Scale (CAP Scale) was applied. The results showed that teachers had an adequate understanding of the theoretical foundations of inclusive education, but limited knowledge of specific regulations such as the PIAR and Ministerial Agreement 00089-A. Regarding attitudes, a positive disposition was identified toward adapting the teaching process and recognizing different learning paces. In the practical dimension, the use of diversified strategies and flexible assessment criteria was observed. It is concluded that continuous training and improved pedagogical resources are essential to strengthen and consolidate equitable and high-quality inclusive education.
Tenencia de animales de compañía y su relación con los sentimientos de soledad en la adultez media en el grupo Red Informativa Apangoras de Challuabamba en Cuenca, periodo 2024-2025
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2025-06-02) Chuqui Fajardo, Jacqueline Estefanía; Morales Quizhpi, Juana Agustina
Scientific research shows that feelings of loneliness are considered unpleasant experiences that manifest when the network of contacts or relationships in a person's environment is deteriorated or scarce, intensifies in middle adulthood, a stage of the life cycle in which people experience various changes. These events can negatively affect by increasing negative factors such as loneliness. Thus, owning pets provides a series of psychological benefits that improve people's quality of life. The objective of this study is to determine the influence of pet ownership on feelings of loneliness present in middle adulthood. This research uses a quantitative approach with a descriptive scope. A non-probability convenience sample was used, drawn from a population of the "Apangoras Information Network" group, 50 people participated, 17 men and 33 women, and the entire population was involved. Data collection was carried out using the LAPS-M instrument to identify the level of human-animal attachment and the SESLA-S scale was used to assess the level of loneliness. The most relevant results indicate how levels of loneliness relate to the amount of time they spend with their pets. It is notable that attachment levels are similar in men and women.
Niveles de ansiedad y autoeficacia en estudiantes universitarios de la Facultad de Psicología en el período académico septiembre 2024 – febrero 2025
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2025-03-17) Avila Campoverde, Paula Inés; Ullauri Matute, Antonella del Rocio; Freire Valdiviezo, Paulo Andrés
Anxiety constitutes a public health issue, as it has been demonstrated that university students may experience this condition throughout their academic careers. For this reason, the development of self- efficacy, understood as a level of balance, can help improve individuals' ability to cope with challenges within the university educational environment. The objective of this research was to relate anxiety and self-efficacy levels in university students from the Faculty of Psychology during the academic period from September 2024 to February 2025. The sample consisted of 220 students from the University of Cuenca, belonging to the Faculty of Psychology. This study was conducted using a quantitative approach, with a non-experimental, cross-sectional, and correlational design. The Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE), and a sociodemographic questionnaire developed by the researchers were administered. The results revealed that 35.8% of the students presented a severe level of anxiety, while only 3.8% perceived themselves as having high self-efficacy. A statistically significant correlation was found, demonstrating that the higher the levels of anxiety, the lower the self-efficacy scores.
Ansiedad en período de exámenes en estudiantes de la Facultad de Psicología de la Universidad de Cuenca periodo lectivo 2024 – 2025
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2025-03-11) Alvarez Mainato, Stalin Noé; López Orellana, Cindy Tatiana
Anxiety is defined as a disorder that impacts mental health, commonly manifesting in stressful situations. In the university context, various factors can contribute to the development of anxiety in students. The objective of this research was to identify the levels of anxiety during the exam period at the Faculty of Psychology of the University of Cuenca, corresponding to the 2024-2025 academic year. The methodological design was quantitative with a descriptive approach, and the sample consisted of 326 students. To measure anxiety, the Zung Anxiety Scale was used, in its adapted version. The results revealed that the predominant level of anxiety was from marked to severe, followed by minimal to moderate and normal. Regarding the sociodemographic variables, a higher prevalence of anxiety was observed in women compared to men. In relation to the academic cycle, the normal level of anxiety was predominantly present in third cycle students, while the highest levels of anxiety were recorded in seventh cycle students. In conclusion, the findings suggest that Psychology students experience elevated levels of anxiety during exam periods, highlighting the need to implement intervention strategies and psychological support.
Depresión en estudiantes de quinto, séptimo y noveno ciclo de la facultad de psicología de la Universidad de Cuenca en el periodo 2024-2025
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2025-03-07) Chacón López, Maritza Ibeth; Heras Benavides, Dalila Nataly
Depression is a mental disorder characterized by a low mood and a persistent feeling of sadness that makes it difficult for people to function adequately in their daily lives. The study focuses on the university population, since exposure to different environments, academic challenges, and changes in their lives can affect their mental health with a high risk of suffering from mental disorders. The main objective of this research was to describe depression in students of the Faculty of Psychology of the University of Cuenca, and as specific objectives, to analyze the levels of depression according to sociodemographic and academic variables. The study had a quantitative research approach of non-experimental, cross-sectional and descriptive scope. The instruments used were the beck depression inventory (BDI-II) in its Colombian validation for university students by Maldonado et al. (2021). The results show that 59.1% of the participants do not present depressive symptoms, while 40.9% present some degree of depression. A higher prevalence of depressive symptoms was identified in women, fifth-cycle students, and those who attend morning classes. It is concluded that, although the majority of students do not suffer from depression, a significant percentage require attention. These findings underline the need to strengthen prevention and psychological support strategies in the university setting, with special emphasis on the most vulnerable groups.
Comportamientos constitutivos de violencia en relaciones de pareja en estudiantes de la carrera de Trabajo Social de la Universidad de Cuenca periodo 2024-2025
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2025-02-20) Pauta Cabrera, Lizbeth Carolina; Ordóñez Ordóñez, Miriam Carlota
Violence in intimate partner relationships has become a social and public health problem, it impacts both men and women regardless of their age; Violence in relationships that are maintained in early adulthood represents a worrying issue since this stage can influence the escalation of violence to other stages of life, which leads to serious consequences in all spheres of development. The objective of this quantitative, descriptive, non-experimental study was to determine the behaviors constituting violence in couple relationships in university students of the Social Work career at the University of Cuenca during the period 2024-2025. To this end, a non-probabilistic convenience sampling was carried out, with 74 students of the Social Work career from 18 to 25 years old; to determine the behaviors constituting violence in couple relationships, the Dating Violence Questionnaire (CUVINO) was used together with a sociodemographic survey that integrated age, sex, place of origin and duration of the relationship. The results obtained showed that behaviors such as talking about relationships that the victim imagines they have and ignoring their feelings are the most frequent within the analyzed population, these behaviors constituting violence in couple relationships occur regardless of sex, age, place of origin or time of relationship. The limitation found in this research was the low presence of participants between the ages of 22 and 25.
Análisis de la inteligencia emocional y el rendimiento deportivo en la provincia del Azuay: el caso de triatletas de la Federación Deportiva del Azuay y Federación Ecuatoriana de Triatlón, durante el periodo 2024 - 2025
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2025-03-06) Solís Narváez, Rilke Joaquín; Méndez Marín, Mateo Foilan; Freire Valdiviezo, Paulo Andrés
This research explored the relationship between emotional intelligence and athletic performance in Ecuadorian triathletes. The study´s objectives included determining the relationship between emotional intelligence and athletic performance in Azuay and TRIFED triathletes, as well as analyzing emotional intelligence skills among athletes. The proposed methodology included a quantitative approach with a non-experimental, correlational design. Validated tools were used to assess emotional intelligence and athletic performance, as well as collecting relevant sociodemographic information using a form established by the researchers. The instruments used included the Emotional Intelligence Scale by Schutte et al. (1998), validated in Spanish with certain adjustments and adaptations to the sports context, and an ad hoc performance assessment scale. The findings revealed that the male group had a higher on the four factors of emotional intelligence. When comparing athletic performance between men and women, both groups showed a higher incidence at the superior level (above 90%). However, no relationship was found between the variables of Emotional Intelligence and Athletic Performance.
Memoria operativa y control inhibitorio en escolares: perspectivas parental y cognitiva en Cuenca (2022-2023)
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2025-02-25) Cabrera Donoso, Mateo José; Castro Banegas, Erika Alexandra; Tacuri Reino, René David
The assessment of executive functions in childhood employs various methods to understand cognitive abilities in educational contexts. However, challenges persist due to the need for comparable evaluation tools. Objective: To examine the relationship between parental perception of working memory and inhibition and direct cognitive assessment applied to schoolchildren in Cuenca during the 2022-2023 period. Method: Spearman rho correlation test was used with a sample of 212 children and their parents. Parents completed the CHEXI questionnaire, while children took the CAB® PRO test from CogniFit ©. Results: A weak but significant correlation was found between working memory scores from the CHEXI and CAB® PRO (p = 0.001), whereas the correlation for inhibition was not significant (p = 0.068). Conclusion: Parental perception partially reflects actual performance in working memory but not in inhibition, possibly due to the difficulty parents face in accurately assessing this function.
Niveles del síndrome de burnout en personal de la salud femenino de las áreas de emergencias y medicina crítica del Hospital de Especialidades José Carrasco Arteaga Cuenca-Ecuador, 2024-2025
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2025-02-24) Crespo Fernández, Daysi Maribel; Armijos Lupercio, Jackeline Andrea; Peña Contreras, Eva Karina
Health care settings, particularly emergency and critical care units, are high-demand environments that involve stressful situations capable of significantly affecting healthcare personnel, potentially leading to burnout syndrome or occupational exhaustion. The general objective of this research was to determine the levels of burnout syndrome in female healthcare personnel working in the emergency and critical care units of the José Carrasco Arteaga Specialties Hospital in Cuenca, Ecuador, based on sociodemographic variables. This study is descriptive, quantitative, cross-sectional, and non-experimental. The population consisted of a total of 90 women, including medics, nurses, and nursing assistants. Data collection was carried out using an Ecuadorian validation of the Maslach Burnout Inventory [MBI-HSS] for healthcare personnel and sociodemographic card. The results showed that the predominant dimension in the population was Exhaustion and Depersonalization (EE/D), with higher averages among young women (25-34 years old), divorced, childless, with longer tenure and work experience, and significant values in those with less work experience. In Personal Accomplishment (PA), lower averages appeared in individuals aged 35 to 44, single, with two children, 11 to 15 years of work experience, and little tenure in the workplace. By areas, critical care medicine showed more specific levels of (PA), while in emergency care, greater dispersion and extreme cases were observed in both dimensions. According to roles, female doctors exhibited higher levels of (EE/D), while nurses showed higher levels of (PA). Overall, there is no clear presence of burnout syndrome.
Riesgo de trastorno de conducta alimentaria (TCA) y hábitos alimentarios en estudiantes de la carrera de Nutrición y Dietética de la Universidad de Cuenca en el periodo 2024-2025
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2025-03-06) Chabla Santos, Paola Estefania; Maruri Cabrera, Janys Nicole; Piedra Carrión, María José
The idealization of thinness and discrimination against obesity are two factores that have led some individuales to modificaciones their eating habits, resorting to restrictive diets, fasting, and weight-loss products, or, in other cases, to overeating and selective eating behaviors. The primary objective of this research is to describe the risk level of developing an eating disorder (ED) and the eating habits among university students in the Nutrition and Dietetics program at the University of Cuenca during the 2024-2025 academic period. This study employs a quantitative approach with a non-experimental, cross-sectional design and descriptive scope. The population consisted of 102 male and female students. The instruments used included the Eating Attitudes test (EAT-26) in its condensed version and the University Students Eating Habits Questionnaire (ECHAES). The results revealed that 53.92% of the participants exhibited a risk level for developing an ED, while 46.08% showed no risk. Regarding eating habits, the majority (67.65%) demonstrated adequate behaviors and habits, 28.43% showed healthy habits and 3.92% exhibited deficient eating behaviors and habits. In conclusion, the findings of this research highlight the importance of preventive and educational strategies to improve dietary health within this group.
Resiliencia e inteligencia emocional en estudiantes universitarios de la Facultad de Psicología de la Universidad de Cuenca, periodo 2024-2025
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2025-02-21) Carpio Barros, Francesco Andrés; Reyes Trelles, Xavier Fabricio
This study explores the levels of resilience and the dimensions of emotional intelligence in university students from the Faculty of Psychology at the University of Cuenca during the 2024-2025 period. Resilience, understood as the ability to overcome adversity, and emotional intelligence, which involves identifying, understanding, and regulating emotions, are essential for psychological well-being in emerging adulthood. The general objective was to describe the levels of resilience and the dimensions of emotional intelligence in the studied population. A quantitative methodology with a non-experimental and cross-sectional design was used, applying the RS-14 Resilience Scale and the TMMS-24 questionnaire, complemented by a sociodemographic record. A total of 266 students were selected through random sampling, and the data were analyzed using descriptive statistics with the SPSS software. The results showed that 77.1% of participants had high or very high levels of resilience, while 9.1% presented low or very low levels. Regarding emotional intelligence, gender differences were identified: women excelled in emotional attention and repair but faced challenges in regulation. Students in advanced academic cycles and urban areas demonstrated better competencies in both variables. It is concluded that resilience and emotional intelligence are interdependent and essential for academic well-being. However, some vulnerable groups require specific interventions. These findings provide a basis for designing support programs that promote effective coping strategies and emotional development in university students.
Procesos lectores y funciones ejecutivas: evidencia de su vínculo en la niñez intermedia
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2025-02-21) Astudillo Vidal, David Agustín; Tacuri Reino, René David
Background: Reading is a fundamental component of education, playing a significant role in enhancing intelligence, facilitating communication, and promoting independence. Prior research has established a connection between executive functions and the development of reading abilities, as these functions affect the allocation of cognitive resources, comprehension regulation, and problem-solving related to reading tasks. Objective: This investigation sought to examine the relationship between reading processes and executive functions among schoolchildren in Cuenca, Ecuador. Method: A total of 212 children (M=8.95 years) from six educational institutions were assessed using the PROLEC-R Test and the Cognitif CAB PRO. Results: The findings indicated a positive relationship between inhibition and tasks such as “Name of letters,” “Grammatical structures,” “Punctuation marks,” and “Oral comprehension.” Cognitive flexibility exhibited correlations with all variables, except for “Understanding texts” and “Name of letters.” Conversely, working memory was linked to all variables, excluding “Name of letters.” Conclusions: These results imply that executive functions, particularly inhibition, cognitive flexibility, and working memory, are crucial for reading development, as they facilitate sustained attention, adaptation to new vocabulary, and information retention, thereby enhancing reading comprehension. Improving these capabilities may be essential for optimizing reading outcomes in schoolchildren. Keywords: Executive functioning, working memory, education, cognitive processes, children, learning.
Relación entre las dimensiones de personalidad del Modelo Big Five y el rendimiento académico de estudiantes de psicología de la Universidad de Cuenca durante el periodo 2024-2025
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2025-02-25) Monsalve Romero, Salvador José; Peña Contreras, Eva Karina
This study examines the relationship between personality and academic performance in university students, using the Big Five Model (BFM) as the theoretical framework. The primary objective was to relate the dimensions of personality to the academic performance of students at the Faculty of Psychology at the University of Cuenca during the 2024-2025 academic period. Specific objectives included describing academic performance according to sociodemographic variables (gender, age, academic cycle, curriculum progress, place of residence, place of birth, marital status, and employment status) and identifying personality dimensions (Neuroticism, Extraversion, Openness, Agreeableness, and Conscientiousness) also based on these variables. The research employed a quantitative, non-experimental design with a correlational scope and a cross-sectional approach. The sample consisted of 279 psychology students who voluntarily participated in the study. The Spanish version of the NEO Five Factor Inventory was used to measure personality dimensions, while academic performance was operationalized through the approximate grade point average, based on intervals defined in the university’s academic regulations. The findings outline how the BFM dimensions influence university academic performance, providing empirical evidence that serves as a foundation for future research and the development of educational interventions at the tertiary level.
Influencia de la calidad de sueño en el funcionamiento ejecutivo de los estudiantes de psicología de la Universidad de Cuenca en el periodo 2024- 2025
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2025-02-21) Salinas Buestán, Vanessa Denisse; Calle Tamayo, Karen Marcela; Webster Cordero, Felipe Edmundo
Good sleep habits have a positive impact on various aspects of human functioning, such as social and academic domains. University students often lack proper sleep habits, which can lead to difficulties in these areas, particularly in their executive performance. This study aims to examine the relationship between the sleep quality of 40 psychology students and their executive functioning. To assess sleep quality, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) will be used, and executive functioning will be measured using the Tower of London test. The study demonstrated that adequate sleep quality is associated with an improved executive performance. Furthermore, while the correlation was weak in some cases, the influence of sleep on the cognitive performance of university students is acknowledged.
Niveles de ansiedad en estudiantes en condición de migración interna de la Facultad de Psicología de la Universidad de Cuenca durante el período 2024-2025
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2025-02-25) Cordero Moncayo, Juan Sebastián; Cullquicondo Gahona, Jenny Lizbeth; Heras Benavides, Dalila Natali
University students experiencing internal migration may develop anxiety due to family separation, social pressure, and academic demands. This study aims to determine the level of anxiety in migrant students from the Faculty of Psychology at the University of Cuenca (2024-2025), considering sociodemographic variables such as age, gender, academic cycle, socioeconomic status, and place of origin. The specific objectives include assessing worry/hypersensitivity, physiological anxiety, social concerns, stress, and exam-related anxiety. A quantitative methodology with a descriptive scope and cross-sectional design was employed, using a non-probabilistic convenience sampling approach. Data collection was conducted using the AMAS-C scale, which measures six dimensions of anxiety, along with a sociodemographic questionnaire. The instrument was administered via Google Forms. The results indicate high levels of anxiety, particularly related to exams and social stress. Exam- related anxiety was identified as the primary concern. A relationship between anxiety levels and sociodemographic factors was found, showing that students living alone or with roommates experienced higher levels of anxiety.
Estrés académico en estudiantes universitarios de las carreras de Medicina, Arquitectura, y Psicología de la Universidad de Cuenca en el periodo 2024-2025
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2025-02-25) Brito Brito, Karina Alexandra; Tenelema Salazar, Karina Elizabeth
Stress is currently a health problem that affects more and more people, it is a phenomenon that can come from any situation that generates an imbalance in daily functioning. In the educational field, academic stress negatively affects university students because they are in a constant demand of demands, this occurs when the student perceives that certain events or stressors exceed their coping strategies, which can generate discomfort both physically and emotionally. The objective of this study was to describe the level of academic stress in ninth cycle students of the careers of Medicine, Architecture and Psychology at the University of Cuenca, in the period 2024-2025. The research methodology was quantitative, with a descriptive scope, to collect information and understand the nature of this phenomenon, a non-probabilistic sampling by convenience was applied, on the other hand the sample consisted of 106 students of Medicine, Architecture and Psychology of the ninth cycle. The SISCO SV-21 Academic Stress Inventory was used to collect the information, and a sociodemographic form was also used. The results showed that the level of general academic stress was moderate with a slightly higher mean for the Architecture course, in the analysis by dimensions, a severe level of stress was determined for the Architecture course in the stressors dimension. As for the sociodemographic variables, a moderate level of academic stress was obtained in all of them, except for age, where a severe level was determined in the range of 27 to 30 years old. In conclusion, based on the levels obtained, it is evident that the students of the three careers analyzed presented a moderate level of academic stress.
Estilos de liderazgo en colaboradores de la empresa EcuaPayphone en el periodo septiembre 2024 - febrero 2025
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2025-02-26) Avila Campoverde, Tabata Marielisa; Reyes Trelles, Xavier Fabricio
Leadership has been one of the most studied terms by authors in the 20th century, however, it has undergone a significant transformation nowadays. It is of great relevance for companies and organizations regardless of their size, since it is linked to the resolution of complex internal and external challenges faced by organizations. The general objective of this research is to describe the leadership styles of EcuaPayphone's employees in the period 2024-2025. This study adopted a quantitative approach, a non-experimental cross-sectional design and a descriptive scope. A total of 69 employees of the company participated, who answered a sociodemographic form and the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ)- 5X (Short Form)- Leader Version. The results showed that the most frequent leadership style was transformational (49.3%), followed by transactional (47.8%), without a significant percentage difference, 2.9% presented a mixed style and there were no reports of the laissez faire style (0%). Finally, in terms of position, chiefs obtained a (13.04%) in transformational leadership compared to 5.80% of a transactional style. And in terms of gender, similar statistics (21.74%) were observed in both types of leadership. In conclusion, the company reflects an organizational trend towards active and action-oriented leadership, goal achievement and employee development.
La mediación parental tecnológica y la covitalidad en adolescentes de la Unidad Educativa Antonio Ávila de la ciudad de Cuenca. Periodo septiembre 2024 – agosto 2025
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2025-02-26) Cabrera González, Samantha Cecilia; Arpi Peñaloza, Nube del Rocío
Adolescence is a stage that requires parental support and guidance to face the pressures of today's world, where adolescents are vulnerable to various dangers, including risks associated with the use of technology. Parents, as the main responsible for the integral psychosocial and digital development of their children, make different decisions regarding the way they mediate and incorporate digital media in their lives, being “parental mediation” a crucial factor for the protection and promotion of adolescents' well-being. The objective of this study was to analyze the relationship between parental mediation strategies employed by parents in the use of technology with the covitality of adolescents in an educational institution in Cuenca. The study had a quantitative approach, with correlational scope and a cross-sectional cut. A total of 312 people participated, of whom 166 were fathers and mothers, and 146 were their adolescent children. The parents of the institution were evaluated through the Eu Kids Online 2020 Parental Mediation Questionnaire and the adolescents with the Socioemotional Skills Survey (SEHS-S). Data analysis was carried out with the SPSS tool, and the information was presented using measures of central tendency and dispersion, mean and standard deviation. The results indicated that the parental mediation strategies employed by the parents of the Antonio Ávila Educational Unit have a limited impact on the adolescents' covitality, since the relationship between them was slight. However, it was found that the emotional support, communication and guidance provided by parents in the use of technology lead to greater empathy in their adolescent children.
Dependencia emocional de la pareja y autoestima en adultos del Centro de Apoyo Psicológico de la ciudad de Cuenca en el periodo 2024-2025
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2025-02-25) Berrezueta Cordova, Karen Viviana; Santos Morocho, José Luis
Emotional dependency (ED) and self-esteem are interrelated psychological constructs that significantly affect individuals' emotional well-being. ED is characterized by an excessive need for external validation, particularly in the context of affective relationships, while self-esteem reflects an individual's self-assessment. The primary objective of this study was to determine the relationship between emotional dependency towards a partner and self-esteem in adults attending the Psychological Support Center for Emotional Dependency in the city of Cuenca. Through a quantitative correlational approach, the study evaluated participants using a sociodemographic form, the Emotional Dependency Scale (EDS), and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES). Results indicate that 52% of participants exhibit extreme levels of ED, while 56% have moderate self-esteem and 28% low self-esteem. Additionally, it was determined that there is no relationship between the study variables and the sociodemographic characteristics. The correlational analysis revealed a positive relationship between ED and self-esteem; however, the correlation is not statistically significant. In conclusion, users of the Psychological Support Center for Emotional Dependency exhibit patterns of extreme dependency and moderate self-esteem, regardless of their sociodemographic profile. Similarly, it cannot be confirmed that a reliable relationship exists between the variables.

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