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

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Abstract: The objective of this research work was to determine the prevalence of mental health, psychological capital and job satisfaction in Ecuadorian primary and secondary teachers in the province of Loja during the year 2023, with a sample of 39 teachers selected non probabilistically. Using a quantitative approach and a cross-sectional and descriptive design, the Ad Hoc Questionnaire, the DASS-21 Scale and the PCQ were applied. Severe levels of stress (15.4%), anxiety (46.2%) and depression (38.46%) were found among teachers. However, they exhibited robust psychological capital, exceeding the average in self-efficacy (31.23), hope (31.79), resilience (29.71) and optimism (28.71), with an overall level of 123.94. Although the average for extrinsic satisfaction was slightly lower, standing at 32.87, it is important to highlight that a notable intrinsic satisfaction was recorded with an average of 33.38 and a general satisfaction of 66.25. These findings highlight the need to strengthen psychological resources in education and address teachers' mental health. Since, apart from mental health, it was determined that there is a significant deterioration in mental health.