Prevalencia de la salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en trabajadores ecuatorianos

Abstract

Abstract: Mental health, psychological capital, and job satisfaction are crucial aspects within organizational psychology. The objective of this research is to evaluate these variables in workers in the Canton of Pindal, Province of Loja, during the year 2023/2024. The research involved 68 participants, quantitative methods and survey techniques were used to collect accurate data. The instruments used included the Ad Hoc Sociodemographic and Labor Questionnaire, the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scales (DASS-21), the Psychological Capital Scale, and the Job Satisfaction Scale. The results showed that the majority of the population investigated presents favorable percentages of absence of depression, anxiety, and stress. However, a small percentage of workers were identified who experience high levels of depression, anxiety, and stress, ranging from mild to extremely severe, psychological capital, which is composed of efficacy, hope, resilience, and optimism, showed favorable results, as did intrinsic and extrinsic job satisfaction. These findings underscore the importance of promoting work environments that foster mental health to improve job satisfaction and performance.