Salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en trabajadores ecuatorianos en el sector norte de la ciudad de Riobamba durante el año 2023

Abstract

Abstract: This research was developed based on the objective of determining the prevalence of mental health, psychological capital and job satisfaction in Ecuadorian workers of public institutions in the northern sector of the city of Riobamba during the year 2023, as a contribution to the workforce and institutions, since a similar research has not been carried out in the area, in addition to presenting itself as a contribution to the development of people in the workday, personal and family well-being and institutional productive growth. The study population was delimited by administrative workers of public university institutions in the city of Riobamba, with a sample of 123 participants. The research was non-experimental, transversal and descriptive with a quantitative approach, where the Ad Hoc Questionnaire, DASS - 21, PCQ and Job Satisfaction instruments were applied. Among the results obtained, it is established that the mental health of civil servants is affected, with respect to psychological capital the values are acceptable and job satisfaction is in moderately correct values. Particular, where the factors that contribute to mental health should be maintained and could contribute to the shortcomings found.