Salud mental, Capital Psicológico y Satisfacción Laboral en trabajadores del Ecuador

Abstract

Abstract: Mental health, job satisfaction and psychological capital are crucial aspects that can significantly affect the productivity and quality of life of workers. With the objective of determining the prevalence of mental health, psychological capital and satisfaction labor in Ecuadorian workers from the Province of Azuay, in the City of Cuenca, During the year 2023, this study was carried out. Using a sample made up of 70 workers aged 20 to 63, who responded to an online survey through tests standardized and validated, it was found that the prevalence of mental health problems among workers is low. However, it remains worrying since a percentage, although minors experience moderate and severe symptoms. On the other hand, they show a moderate job satisfaction and appreciate both the intrinsic and extrinsic aspects of their work, in addition their psychological capital reveals moderate to high levels of self-efficacy, hope and resilience. Despite this, his optimism is low, affected by concerns about the future. In conclusion, workers for the most part do not face concerns significant in their mental health, and exhibit positive levels of job satisfaction and resources psychological aspects such as self-efficacy, hope and resilience.