Prevalencia de la salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en docentes ecuatorianos en el sector Milton Reyes de la ciudad de Huaquillas durante el año 2022 - 2024

Abstract

Abstract: This quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional and descriptive study focused on the prevalence of mental health, psychological capital and job satisfaction in 46 teachers of the Milton Reyes sector of Huaquillas, Ecuador during 2022 - 2023. A sampling was used non-probabilistic to collect data using the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21), Psychological Capital Scale and the Job Satisfaction Scale. The results reveal a high prevalence of mild stress among teachers (97.6%), while the Anxiety and depression are mainly seen at mild levels. However, the Anxiety presents a notable incidence at moderate (14.3%) and severe (7.1%) levels, unlike depression, which is concentrated at mild and moderate levels. These findings highlight the importance of addressing anxiety in the teaching environment. Job satisfaction was generally high, with a trend toward intrinsic factors. This results highlight the importance of support programs for stress management and brain development. psychological capital to improve job satisfaction and promote an educational environment healthy.