Prevalencia de la salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en docentes del sector este de la ciudad de Cuenca

Abstract

Abstract: Throughout history, it has been evident that teaching is one of the most important professions. who may have a higher prevalence of anxiety, stress and depression or have a dissatisfaction with the amount of work they must do, as well as the schedules extended or the low remuneration they receive; Therefore, the research aimed determine the prevalence of mental health, psychological capital and job satisfaction in 40 Ecuadorian teachers, through the use of information collection instruments, such as the Ad Hoc sociodemographic questionnaire, depression, anxiety and stress scales (DASS 21), Psychological Capital PCQ-24 and job satisfaction scale; through a study with a non-experimental quantitative approach with a cross-sectional and descriptive design. Obtaining results with mostly mild levels in stress, depression and anxiety and high averages in psychological capital and job satisfaction; However, it was proposed recommendations such as the creation of campaigns and intervention in teachers to mitigate the moderate and severe levels of the variables presented.