Andrea Nicole León-Iñaguazo, Lady Paulina Puchi-Gutiérrez, Gladis del Rocío Mora Veintimilla
The study aimed to analyze the factors associated with the development of anxiety and depression in adolescents and their impact on daily life, considering their psychosocial consequences. A descriptive cross-sectional design was used with 135 adolescents aged 11 to 13 years, selected by non-probabilistic convenience sampling. The CMAS-R2 Child Anxiety Scale and the Revised Depression Self-Rating Scale (DSRS-R) were applied, both of which are highly reliable. The statistical analysis included frequencies, linear regression, Student's t-test, and Pearson's correlation. The results indicated that 79.3% had high anxiety and 71.9% had some level of depression, with mild depression predominating (63.7%). No significant correlation was found between the two (r = 0.109; p = 0.207). It is concluded that there is a high emotional burden in early adolescence that affects academic performance, social relationships, and well-being, highlighting the need for school programs for detection and emotional support.