Salud Mental, Capital Psicológico y Satisfacción Laboral en docentes de la ciudad de Cuenca - Ecuador, año 2023.

Abstract

Abstract: Addressing teachers' mental health is crucial for their own well-being, as well as for ensuring a healthy educational environment. The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of mental health, psychological capital, and job satisfaction among teachers in the urban sector of the city of Cuenca. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 50 teachers, where information was collected through Ad Hoc questionnaires on sociodemographic and work-related aspects. The evaluation of these data was carried out using a Likert scale, and descriptive statistics techniques were applied for the analysis. The results reveal a marked absence of depression (87%), anxiety (75%), and stress (85%). Additionally, they show a significant level of psychological capital, with hope being the highest (M=33.70), followed by resilience (M=32.55), efficacy (M=31.09), and optimism (M=31.02). High extrinsic satisfaction (M=38.74) and moderate intrinsic satisfaction (M=34.09) were also observed. In conclusion, a low incidence of depression, anxiety, and stress is observed among the participating teachers, highlighting a high level of psychological capital and job satisfaction.