Prevalencia de la salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en docentes ecuatorianos en el sector público y privado de la ciudad de Catamayo durante el año 2023

Abstract

Abstract: The general objective of the research is to determine the prevalence of mental health, psychological capital and job satisfaction in Ecuadorian teachers, in the public and private sectors of the city of Catamayo during the year 2023. For this, a non-experimental methodology is applied. , with a quantitative, transversal, descriptive approach and a non-probabilistic accidental-accessibility sample in 40 teachers. The instruments applied are: Ad-hoc labor sociodemographic questionnaire, DASS-21 scale, the PCQ - 24 and job satisfaction scale. The results indicate levels of stress (92.5%), anxiety (80%) and depression (90%), whose variables enable efficient work performance; The hope dimension of psychological capital obtained the highest mean with 36.1, where teachers feel driven to achieve goals with strategies for optimal performance. Likewise, intrinsic job satisfaction stands out, with an average of 38.22, referring to the fact that the majority of teachers have a feeling of internal gratification without the need for external motivations. It is recommended to maintain motivation and good relationships between colleagues, students and managers, aimed at personal and professional growth.