Violencia psicológica y su influencia en el estado de ánimo de un adulto mayor del Barrio San José del cantón Caluma, Provincia de Bolívar

The present case study was developed under the theme of psychological violence and its influence on the state of mind of an older adult from barrio San José del cantón Caluma, province of Bolívar, starting from the conceptualization of psychological violence, which manifests itself in insults, humiliations, intimidation, abuse of power, deprivation of liberty, indifference, demands that exceed their intellectual or physical capacities, among others, towards the violated individual, manifestations that greatly affect and deteriorate their emotional well-being, bringing with them serious consequences low self-esteem, anxiety, stress, feelings of guilt, irritability, aggressiveness, isolation, distrust, disappointment, depression, and even suicidal thoughts. To collect fundamental information from the patient and reach a diagnosis, various techniques were used, such as direct observation, the psychological clinical interview, the psychological medical history and psychological tests, such as the Beck depression inventory test and the drawing test of the Karen Machover human figure. Upon having the pertinent diagnosis, a therapeutic scheme based on the cognitive-behavioral model was elaborated, using cognitive, behavioral and affective techniques, with the aim of modifying the thoughts and behaviors of the patient, so that he can reestablish his previous emotional and functional level to psychological disturbance.

• מחבר ראשי: Castillo Vargas, María Fernanda (author)
• פורמט: bachelorThesis
• יצא לאור: 2020
• נושאים: Violencia psicológica; Influencia; Estado de ánimo; Depresión
• גישה מקוונת: http://dspace.utb.edu.ec/handle/49000/8915