Prevalencia de la salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en docentes ecuatorianos de la ciudad de Quevedo, durante el año 2023

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Abstract: The objective of the present study was to determine the prevalence of mental health, psychological capital, and job satisfaction in Ecuadorian teachers in the city of Quevedo during the year 2023. A non-experimental quantitative research approach was employed, with a cross-sectional descriptive design. The sample consisted of 40 teachers from three educational institutions, using instruments such as an Ad Hoc sociodemographic and occupational questionnaire, the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21), and surveys on psychological capital and job satisfaction. Furthermore, the results indicate predominantly mild levels of depression (90%), anxiety (77.5%), and stress (95%), with a minority of teachers experiencing moderate to severe levels. On the other hand, there is a global mean in psychological capital of 133.02 and job satisfaction of 77.97. In conclusion, despite the presence of low levels in mental health dimensions, the majority of teachers do not perceive negative impacts in their work environment. They possess high psychological capital, maintaining skills to face work-related challenges, and experience positive job satisfaction, demonstrating greater commitment and motivation in their educational roles.