Prevalencia de la Salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en docentes ecuatorianos

Abstract

Abstract: The objective of this research was to determine the prevalence of mental health, psychological capital and job satisfaction in Ecuadorian teachers in the Chigüilpe sector, Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas city. The instruments used were: Ad Hoc Sociodemographic and Work Questionnaire, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS 21), Psychological Capital PCQ-24 and Job Satisfaction scale and 40 teachers from basic general education, middle basic, higher and high school. The results showed that severe levels of anxiety predominated (47.5%) and mild levels of stress (67.5%) and depression (45%) predominated; With respect to general psychological capital, the average remained at 117.25 and general job satisfaction remained at 65.25. It is concluded that the teachers presented inadequate levels of mental health, so it is recommended to implement activities to control these levels and thus conserve and preserve the mental health of the teachers. With respect to psychological capital, it was evident that teachers present optimal psychological capital and regarding job satisfaction, teachers are satisfied with their professional activities.