Prevalencia de la salud mental. Capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en docentes del centro de la ciudad de Machachi

Abstract

Abstract: The present research aims to determine the prevalence of mental health, psychological capital, and job satisfaction among Ecuadorian teachers in the central sector of the city of Machachi during the year 2022. The research work adopts a quantitative approach, with a non-experimental, descriptive, cross-sectional research design, and a sample size of 67 qualified teachers from public and private institutions. The data collection instruments used were the Ad Hoc sociodemographic and occupational questionnaire, the DASS-21, a questionnaire on psychological capital, and a job satisfaction survey. The results indicate that teachers have moderately high scores in anxiety, depression, and stress, as well as in psychological capital, which suggests a positive effect. Similarly, they exhibit high levels of job satisfaction. In conclusion, the evaluated teachers possess the appropriate psychological skills to excel in their professional field, as evidenced by their mental well-being, psychological capital, and job satisfaction.