Salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en trabajadores ecuatorianos de una Unidad Educativa del sector centro del cantón Cariamanga

Abstract

Abstract: The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of mental health, psychological capital and job satisfaction in Ecuadorian workers of an educational institution in the central sector of the city of Cariamanga during 2023. The methodology used was a quantitative approach, applying a non-experimental and cross-sectional descriptive design. Eighty-three teachers who met the inclusion criteria were evaluated. The instruments applied were: Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21), Psychological capital and Job satisfaction. The results indicate good mental health in teachers. Likewise, in psychological capital, they present high values in the dimensions of hope with a mean of 38.73, followed by optimism with 37.76, resilience with 37.64 and, finally, efficacy with 37.47. While, in job satisfaction, extrinsic satisfaction obtained a mean of 49.47 and intrinsic satisfaction a 43.25 giving a total satisfaction of 92.99. In conclusion, the results show an absence of anxiety, depression, stress and a high level of psychological capital and job satisfaction.