Estilos de apego y satisfacción corporal en adolescentes de un colegio privado del cantón Gualaceo en el periodo 2024 – 2025

Abstract

The present study aimed to determine the relationship between attachment styles and body dissatisfaction in adolescents aged 14 to 18 years, from a private high school in Gualaceo, Ecuador. A quantitative, non-experimental, and cross-sectional design was used, with a sample of 152 students who completed the CaMir-R questionnaire for attachment styles and the Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ) for body dissatisfaction. Results showed that 59.2% of the adolescents had an insecure attachment style, predominantly the worried style, which was associated with higher scores in childhood trauma and permissive parenting. In terms of body dissatisfaction, 22.4% of participants showed some level of concern about body shape, and higher dissatisfaction scores were observed in female students and those who perceived themselves in a lower socioeconomic stratum. A moderate negative correlation was found between body dissatisfaction and the dimension of security, while positive correlations were observed with childhood trauma and resentment towards parents. These findings highlight the relevance of early affective bonds and family dynamics in the formation of body image during adolescence. The study supports the implementation of psychoeducational and preventive interventions aimed at promoting secure attachment and positive body perception in educational contexts.