Ansiedad en adolescentes de 14 a 18 años asociados a redes sociales en un Centro Educativo de la ciudad de Guayaquil en el año 2018 -2019.

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Social networks are a way to integrate with others and learn about what happens around the world. The abuse of social networks implies an association of insomnia, low academic performance, psychosocial problems and even addiction. GENERAL OBJECTIVE: Demonstrate whether the excessive use of social networks for several hours a day by users between 14 and 18 years is associated with the development of some features of mental health disorders such as anxiety. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study conducted in an educational center in the city of Guayaquil, from June 2018 to February 2019. SAMPLE: 183 patients were recruited, of whom a survey was conducted to determine certain parameters for assessing the level of anxiety. RESULTS: Of the total population of students aged 14 to 18, 44% (80) male and 56% (103) of female sex spend their time in the use of social networks in a range of 5 to 10 hours a day. Also, according to the results of the validated survey, 42% (78 people) have parameters for a moderate level of anxiety, 33% (60) mild, 21% (38) severe and only 4% (7) do not present no level of anxiety CONCLUSION: The study showed that the female sex invests more time in social networks. Female students had more signs and symptoms anxiety-related. This group of students had a tendency to a low school performance.