Variables of personality and healthy lifestyles in students belonging to the Corporation Minuto de Dios University, Cúcuta campus
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Nubia Esther Hernández Flórez, Universidad de Pamplona, Colombia
Candidata a Doctor en Ciencias de la Educación.
Universidad de Pamplona, Colombia
Gisela Alexandra Leal Leal, Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios, Colombia
Magister en Práctica Pedagógica
Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios, Colombia
Olga Mariela Mogollón Canal, Universidad de Pamplona, Colombia
Doctora en Líneas Actuales de Investigación en Psicología
Universidad de Pamplona, Colombia
Andrea Katherine Moreno Salgado, Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios, Colombia
Trabajadora Social.
Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios, Colombia
Deisy Mongui Rodríguez Rivera, Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios, Colombia
Estudiante de Psicología.
Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios, Colombia
César Augusto Vergel Rodríguez, Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios, Colombia
Estudiante de Psicología.
Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios, Colombia
Lina Margarita Álvarez Vidal, Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios, Colombia
Estudiante de Psicología.
Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios, Colombia
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Abstract
The objective of this work was to analyze the relationship between personality variables and quality of life in students of the Minuto de Dios University Corporation. Method: A quantitative study was carried out, using a correlational design with descriptive scope that includes univariate analyzes (statistical, descriptive and frequencies), bivariate analyzes, including comparative analyzes (contrast of means and correlational analyzes). The sample was made up of 360 participants, who were students from the Minuto de Dios University Corporation. Random intentional sampling was applied between the degrees of Psychology, Child Pedagogy and Administration in Occupational Health. Results: For the dimensions of neuroticism and extraversion, high levels of anxiety and emotional instability were found in the sample, which could demonstrate low impulse control. Regarding the dimensions of psychoticism and neuroticism, the scores show a high degree of impulsivity and difficulty in admitting guilt when carrying out a certain action. Conclusions: Based on the results, the personality variables and quality of life of the university students of the Minuto de Dios University Corporation show a clear relationship of dependency with their lifestyles and that are identified through the conditions of quality of life evaluated.
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