Prevalencia de la salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en docentes ecuatorianos

Abstract

Abstract: The present study aimed to determine the prevalence of mental health, capital psychological and job satisfaction in Ecuadorian teachers in the northern sector of the city of Quito. To achieve this, a quantitative, non-experimental design methodology was used. transversal with descriptive scope. The sample was made up of 41 teachers. The Information was collected through the Ad Hoc Sociodemographic and Labor Questionnaire, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS 21), the Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PCQ) and the Job Satisfaction Scale (ESL). The results revealed that 92.5% of teachers had mild levels of stress, 80% had mild levels of anxiety and 90% experienced mild levels of depression. Regarding psychological capital, it was obtained an average greater than 136.47, while general job satisfaction presented an average greater than 75.07. These results indicate that teachers show a favorable level of mental health, psychological capital, job satisfaction exceeding established averages. These findings highlight the importance of preserving the comprehensive health of teachers.