Prevalencia de la salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en trabajadores ecuatorianos en el sector norte de la cuidad de Ambato, durante el año 2023.

Abstract

Abstract:The research focuses on job satisfaction, psychological capital, and mental health of workers, essential factors for work performance and well-being. The general objective is to determine the prevalence of these variables in Ecuadorian workers. The study was conducted in two public institutions in the north of Ambato, Ecuador, with a sample of 116 workers. A quantitative, descriptive, and cross-sectional approach was adopted, using Ad Hoc sociodemographic questionnaires, the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scales (DASS-21), and the Psychological Capital and Job Satisfaction Test. The main results revealed that 51.72% of the workers have extremely severe anxiety, 46.55% moderate depression, and 46.55% moderate stress. Regarding psychological capital, resilience had the highest mean (22.67) and efficacy the lowest (19.76). Overall job satisfaction was average (54.17). These results indicate a considerable impact on mental health and a need to improve working conditions to promote the well-being and performance of workers.