Prevalencia de la salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en docentes del sector público del cantón Celica de la provincia de Loja durante el año 2023

Abstract

Abstract: The research focused on analyzing the mental health, psychological capital and job satisfaction of teachers in the public sector in the province of Loja. A mixed methodology was used with 46 teachers in the urban area of Canton Celica. The instruments used were an Ad Hoc sociodemographic and work questionnaire, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS-21), psychological capital questionnaire, and finally a job satisfaction questionnaire to evaluate the degree of satisfaction in different aspects of work. The results revealed that although the majority of teachers experience mild levels of stress (90%), anxiety (72.5%) and depression (85%), there is a need to address moderate levels, especially anxiety (22.5%). The analysis of psychological capital indicated high scores in self-efficacy (34.75), hope (38.07), resilience (33.32) and optimism (32.75), highlighting the psychological strength of the teachers. Additionally, job satisfaction was significantly high, both intrinsic (40.55) and extrinsic (38.55), suggesting a positive work environment. Concluding in the importance of supporting mental health, enhancing psychological capital and maintaining a satisfactory work environment to improve the well-being of teachers and, therefore, educational quality.