Prevalencia de la salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en docentes ecuatorianos

Abstract

Abstract: Mental health, psychological capital and job satisfaction contribute positively to teachers' well-being. These aspects improve performance and allow an assertive performance of their daily academic activities. Finally, the objective of this research was to determine the prevalence of mental health, psychological capital and job satisfaction in Ecuadorian teachers from the Gonzalo Pizarro canton during the year 2022. The non-experimental quantitative approach was taken. 39 teachers participated in this study, for the collection of information the instruments DASS-21, PCQ-24 and a Job Satisfaction meter were applied. The results show that mental health, focused on anxiety, depression and stress, present mild levels in most of the teachers; likewise, psychological capital and job satisfaction denoted higher levels. It is concluded that teachers are in good condition to carry out their work as carriers and transmitters of knowledge.