Prevalencia de la salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en trabajadores ecuatorianos en la ciudad de Guayaquil durante el año 2024

Abstract

Abstract: Indicators of mental health, psychological capital, and job satisfaction are important in creating a healthy and productive work environment. The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of mental health, psychological capital and job satisfaction in Ecuadorian workers in the Posorja sector of the city of Guayaquil during the year 2023. The research approach was quantitative, with a descriptive scope, type non-experimental with a cross-sectional design. A population of 69 teachers was evaluated. The instruments used were Ad Hoc Sociodemographic and Work Questionnaire, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS 21). In the study, depression, anxiety and stress were not evident. Regarding psychological capital, teachers obtained the highest value for hope, while they scored the lowest for optimism. Regarding job satisfaction, it resulted in an adequate percentage where the extrinsic predominates over the intrinsic. These results provide us with a general image of mental health, which is why educational institutions are required to provide adequate conditions for these levels to be maintained.