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

Abstract

Abstract: The present study titled "Prevalence of mental health, psychological capital and satisfaction labor in workers of the city of Cuenca" focused on determining the prevalence of mental health, psychological capital and job satisfaction in Ecuadorian workers in the Cuenca sector during 2023. For which a qualitative investigation was carried out, of a non-experimental nature, of a descriptive nature and with a cross-sectional cohort, where applied the Ad Hoc Sociodemographic Questionnaire; the Depression, Anxiety and Stress scale (DASS 21), the Psychological Capital Questionnaire and the Job Satisfaction Questionnaire. Among the main results, a low prevalence of severe depression was revealed among the workers with 2%, while anxiety rates with 7% and stress with 5% where a variability was shown that suggests the presence of work factors influenced. Psychological capital showed a positive correlation with satisfaction work, indicating that greater psychological well-being is associated with higher levels of job satisfaction with an average of 34.63. In this way it can be seen that there is a relationship on the study variables. Therefore, it is recommended to implement policies that promote mental well-being and develop psychological capital as key strategies to optimize both individual and organizational performance.