ESTATUS SOCIOECONÓMICO Y LA SALUD MENTAL EN LA POBLACIÓN DE PORTOVIEJO

Abstract

The purpose of the research is to establish the relationship of socioeconomic status and mental health in the population of the city of Portoviejo; it being understood that the socioeconomic status includes the economic income, educational level and occupation of the individuals. The research is quantitative – qualitative, a survey was applied to 264 inhabitants between 18 and 45 years of age and an interview with 10 Clinical Psychologists; as a result, it is evident that socioeconomic status influences mental health, whether this status is high or low; when it suffers alterations or problems, the individual can affect his capacity of identification and response; It is necessary to strengthen policies, projects and spaces for the development of an egalitarian and healthy society.