Assessment of psychosocial risks in the mental health and social well-being of Students: A case study at the Instituto Superior Tecnológico Tungurahua
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https://doi.org/10.37431/conectividad.v6i4.346Keywords:
Psychosocial risks, Mental health, Intervention strategies, Inclusion and genderAbstract
This research project aimed to analyze the psychosocial risk factors affecting students at the Instituto Superior Tecnológico Tungurahua during the 2024-I academic period, with the goal of implementing strategies to promote their overall well-being. A quantitative, descriptive, and non-experimental approach was used, applying structured surveys to students from various programs, based on the Psychosocial Risk Factors in Educational Contexts Evaluation Questionnaire (CEFPCE), which assessed dimensions such as academic workload, interpersonal relationships, social support, institutional leadership, and exposure to bullying. The results revealed a significant impact of psychosocial risks on students' mental health, particularly in contexts of gender imbalance, academic overload, lack of emotional support, and authoritarian leadership, leading to high levels of stress, anxiety, and demotivation, which affected academic performance and personal well-being. In response, strategies such as socio-emotional education programs, teacher training in mental health, and psychological support services were proposed. It was concluded that it is urgent to address psychosocial risks from a preventive and institutional perspective, with an inclusive and gender-focused approach, to improve educational quality and the organizational climate at the Institute.
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