Salud mental, capital psicológico y la satisfacción laboral de los y las trabajadoras ecuatorianos (as) de una institución pública de la ciudad de Latacunga durante el año 2023

Abstract

Abstract: In today's world of work, mental health has become an essential factor in achieving job satisfaction and improving workers' efficiency. This study focused on determining the mental health, psychological capital and job satisfaction of Ecuadorian workers in a public institution in the city of Latacunga during the year 2023. The methodology was non-experimental, cross-sectional and descriptive, with a quantitative approach. We worked with a sample of 67 male and female workers where instruments such as the Ad Hoc Sociodemographic and Labor Questionnaire; DASS-21 Scale for Depression, Anxiety and Stress, Psychological Capital Scale and Labor Satisfaction Scale were applied. The results obtained show that they are not at risk; however, there is a need to pay attention to a minority that showed the presence of depression, anxiety and stress. Positive data were found on psychological capital and job satisfaction. It was concluded that a significant number of the participants have personal strengths that have allowed them to maintain their mental health in balance, have psychological capital and feel satisfied with their job functions.