Prevalencia de la salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en trabajadores ecuatorianos del sector norte de la ciudad de Quito durante el año 2023

Abstract

Abstract: This research aims to determine the prevalence of mental health variables, psychological capital, and job satisfaction among workers in the northern sector of Quito in 2023. The study, conducted at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, used a non-probabilistic sampling method of accidental accessibility, with a sample of 58 participants (31 women and 27 men, aged 25 to 63 years). Data were collected through surveys on the ArcGIS Survey123 platform and analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), employing socio-demographic and occupational AD-Hoc questionnaires, and the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scales (DASS-21). Findings indicate that a high percentage of workers did not exhibit significant symptoms of depression (84%), anxiety (67%), or stress (79%). Regarding psychological capital (efficacy, hope, resilience, and optimism), balanced scores were found with an average of 30. As for job satisfaction, scores were 42.09 for extrinsic satisfaction and 37.21 for intrinsic satisfaction, reflecting adequate levels of satisfaction. This study underscores the importance of these variables for the well-being and performance of workers.