Salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en trabajadores ecuatorianos del GAD Municipal de Arenillas

Abstract

Abstract: This research work aims to determine the prevalence of mental health, psychological capital and job satisfaction in Ecuadorian workers in the urban sector of the city of Arenillas during the year 2023. The study is quantitative, non-experimental, transversal-descriptive. The selected sample includes 57 municipal workers. The following instruments were used to collect data: Ad Hoc sociodemographic and work questionnaire, DASS-21 scale, PCQ-24 questionnaire and the job satisfaction scale. The main results obtained indicate good mental health, where 91% present an absence of depression, as well as 84% in the case of anxiety and 95% in the case of stress, but there is a small percentage with extremely severe depression, stress and anxiety. , which highlights the need for psychological interventions. Regarding psychological capital with an average of 139, accompanied by high levels in the dimensions of efficacy, hope, resilience and optimism. Finally, the job satisfaction weights are good, reflecting an average of a total job satisfaction of 86, highlighting both extrinsic and intrinsic satisfaction. In conclusion, the majority of the evaluated workers have good mental health, high psychological capital and a high level of job satisfaction, which indicates that it indicates work well-being.