Evaluación psicológica del trastorno depresivo: estudio de caso

Abstract

The present investigative work aims to analyze the presence of depressive disorder through personological psychodiagnosis, based on the bibliographic search and the methodology of the historical-cultural approach, with such an approach it is intended to carry out the analysis of the personality through the experiences of the subject and The categories that comprise it, among them are mentioned: the system of motives, resilience, attachments, learned hopelessness, self-efficacy, coherence and locus of control. A man with symptoms of depression participated in the study, and since childhood he has had problems in social and emotional development. This research corresponds to a qualitative approach, in addition a narrative-biographical design is used that provides essential information on the historical and experiential path of the subject, in turn a descriptive-interpretive scope is used that allows analyzing and interpreting the important details of the narrative. Instruments such as the Hamilton Scale were applied, which is aimed at detecting depressive symptoms and the Beck Inventory, aimed at identifying anxiety, both items maintain a high level of reliability, which favors the diagnosis. The results obtained allow us to recognize that the subject presents a moderate Depression, as well as the results of Anxiety at a moderate level; regarding the narration of the experiences of the subject, it is possible to determine that there is a prevalence of depressive symptoms and an inadequate development is identified in the different areas of the individual.