Estudio correlacional entre el uso de la red social facebook y los estilos de vida saludable en los y las adolescentes de 10-14 años de la ciudad de Riobamba 2021.

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to formulate a correlation between the use of the social network - Facebook - and healthy lifestyles in adolescents aged between 10 and 14 years in the city of Riobamba 2021, considering that healthy lifestyles, if not understood and managed properly, can generate physical and psychological illnesses, thus becoming a public health problem. The methodology applied was in the form of a correlational-type investigation that sought to determine the relationship between the two variables proposed and evaluate the statistical relationship between them. As a technique for collecting information, a survey validated by construct will be applied and the questionnaire will be the instrument. Among the main results of the analysis executed, it was obtained that 83% correspond to mobile phone access, connection times are observed in the afternoon and evening with 40%, and 39% have been using Facebook less than a year. The healthy lifestyles found go against their well-being. Therefore, the potential and capacity of Facebook to connect and develop means of communication in adolescents can be used to determine aspects of promotion and prevention, from self-reflection and self-regulation.