Rasgos de personalidad en estudiantes de primer año de la carrera de Licenciatura en Psicología en la Universidad de Cuenca en el periodo 2022-2023

Abstract

Personality traits play a fundamental role in the way people perceive, think and act in various life situations. This study focused on describing the predominant traits in first year students of the Bachelor's degree in Psychology at the University of Cuenca during the period 2022-2023. A quantitative approach was used, with descriptive scope and non-experimental cross-sectional design. A sample of 141 students were administered the NEO-FFI-R personality questionnaire. The results revealed that the most predominant traits were Neuroticism and Openness, while Agreeableness was the least prevalent; in addition, notable differences were identified in personality traits according to sex and age. These findings are consistent with previous research and indicate that the participants in the sample possess anxious characteristics regulated by openness to new perspectives and ability to recognize emotions, with a slight inclination towards narcissistic behaviors. This analysis highlights the importance of implementing specific measures for the psychological well-being of students at the School of Psychology by identifying prevalent personality traits and their possible consequences; this is intended to contribute to the creation of a healthier university environment conducive to their integral development.