Salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en docentes de educación primaria y secundaria del cantón Pedro Vicente Maldonado

Abstract

Abstract: Mental health refers to the psychological and emotional well-being that enables a person to function optimally, cope with life´s difficulties, maintain healthy relationships, and enjoy a satisfying quality of life. This study aims to determine the prevalence of mental health, psychological capital and job satisfaction in Ecuadorian teachers from the Pedro Vicente Maldonado canton of the Pichincha province during the year 2022. The research was carried out at the Vicente Anda Aguirre Educational Uni, whit a sample of 34 teachers of primary and secondary education. The methodology used was quantitative, descriptive and cross sectional. Several instruments were used, a labor, sociodemographic questionnaire, the DASS-21, a job satisfaction scale, and the PCQ-24 to measure psycologial capital. The results showed mild levels in the three dimensions of anxiety, depression and stress, as well as a score of 151.62% in psycologial capital and 86.62% job satisfaction. It is important to note that having unaltered mental health allows for effective performance in the work environment and generates a sense of satisfaction.