Perfil de personalidad en los estudiantes de quinto y séptimo ciclo de la carrera de Licenciatura en Psicología de la Facultad de Psicología de la Universidad de Cuenca, periodo 2023

Abstract

Personality, understood as a set of bio-psycho-socio-cultural variables that determine behavioral patterns, exerts a significant influence in various areas of life and is crucial for training and professional development, especially in the field of psychology. With the purpose of developing a personality profile in fifth and seventh cycle students of the Faculty of Psychology of the University of Cuenca in 2023, a descriptive and transversal research was carried out. The data, collected using the Multiphasic Personality Inventory 16 PF-5, revealed notable results. 71.15% of the students showed a high score in self-sufficiency, indicating tendencies towards independence and a preference for individuality or solitude. When analyzed by sociodemographic variables, high averages were observed in factors of vigilance, apprehension and tension in women, suggesting a skeptical, cautious, worried and impatient personality. In contrast, men exhibited low independence. Both genders showed high results in abstraction and self-sufficiency. This study highlights the importance of understanding the personality of psychology students for adequate university training and the development of essential skills in the field of mental health. The results provide a detailed view of the personality characteristics prevalent in this specific group, which can contribute to adapting pedagogical and guidance strategies to optimize their academic training and future professional practice.