Salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en docentes ecuatorianos del sector norte de la ciudad de Lago Agrio

Abstract

Abstract: The purpose of this research was to determine the prevalence of mental health, psychological capital and job satisfaction in Ecuadorian teachers in the northern sector of the city of Lago Agrio during the year 2022. For which a quantitative approach methodology was used, type Non-experimental, with a cross-sectional and descriptive design. The sample consisted of 42 teachers and the instruments used were: Ad Hoc Sociodemographic and Labor Questionnaire, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS - 21), Psychological Capital and Job Satisfaction. The most significant results are that the majority of participants present mildly affected levels in the mental health dimensions (stress, anxiety and depression). In psychological capital, the values are high in its dimensions against effectiveness, hope, resilience and optimism. Regarding job satisfaction, they presented high values in intrinsic and extrinsic satisfaction. It is concluded that most teachers have mild levels of stress, anxiety and depression, they also perceive that they have high psychological capital and job satisfaction.