Prevalencia de la salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en docentes ecuatorianos del cantón Puerto López, provincia de Manabí durante el año 2022

Abstract

Abstract: The study conducted in 2022 in Puerto López, Manabí, evaluated the mental health, psychological capital and job satisfaction of 34 Ecuadorian teachers using a non-experimental quantitative approach. Information was obtained using psychological batteries, including the Ad Hoc Questionnaire, DASS-21 scales, psychological capital questionnaire and job satisfaction scale. The results revealed that 97.1% of the teacher s experience mild stress, 2.9% severe stress, and varied levels of anxiety and depression were observed. In terms of psychological capital, teachers exhibited high levels of self-efficacy, hope, resilience and optimism. Job satisfaction was adequate, with mean scores of 39.65 for intrinsic, 38.24 for extrinsic and 77.88 for overall. In summary, teachers demonstrated strong psychological capital, despite facing varying levels of stress and anxiety. Job satisfaction, both intrinsic and extrinsic, was positive, exceeding the established means in all four dimensions. These findings underscore the importance of addressing mental health and promoting the well-being of teachers in the Ecuadorian educational context.