Talleres de empoderamiento femenino y su efecto en la autoestima de adolescentes en la ciudad de Quito

Several studies have shown a positive relation between self-esteem and psychological wellness. Women’s mental health is considered a major factor in individual and social welfare. In inequitable and unequal societies with high levels of domestic violence, it has become necessary to work and understand the role of the women as a vital member of society. The hypothesis of this research is that there is a positive effect on women’s self-esteem who receive female empowerment workshops. This research involved 20 adolescents aged 12 to 14 years, the sample was divided into two groups: control and experimental, with ten participants each. Both groups completed a pretest and a posttest related to self-esteem. The results showed a statistically significant difference in the self-esteem rate on the experimental group (T Value = -3,12; P Value < 0,05), the control group did not obtained a statistically significant difference (T Value = -1,49 P Value > 0,05). In addition, the experimental group obtained a greater self-esteem rate (x=37.10) on average after receiving the female empowerment workshops. On the other hand, before doing the workshop this value was (x= 34.50). The enrichment of self-esteem is a benefit in itself, but also offers advantages such as prevention of conditions like anxiety and depression, improves academic performance and women’s empowerment helps to transform unequal gender relations. ; Numerosos estudios han demostrado que existe una relación positiva entre autoestima y bienestar psicológico, y la salud mental de las mujeres es considerada un factor primordial en el bienestar individual y social. En sociedades inequitativas y desiguales, con altos niveles de violencia de género es necesario trabajar en la comprensión de una feminidad integral que contribuya al incremento de la autoestima de las mujeres. Esta investigación plantea la hipótesis de que hay un efecto positivo en la autoestima de mujeres que reciben talleres de empoderamiento femenino. Participaron 20 adolescentes con edades ...