Salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en trabajadores de la ciudad de Cayambe

Abstract

Abstract: The present study examines the factors of mental health, psychological capital and job satisfaction in employees in the city of Cayambe, determined how these variables affect employee well-being. The main objective is to measure the prevalence of anxiety, stress and depression in this population, as well as to assess psychological capital and job satisfaction. A non-experimental quantitative cross-design methodology was used, with a sample of 81 workers selected by convenience. The Labour Satisfaction Scale, the Psychological Capital Scale and the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) were the instruments used. The findings indicated that 79 per cent of employees do not experience stress, 70 per cent does not experience depression and 57 per cent did not experience anxiety. Labor satisfaction, both intrinsic and extrinsic, was high, and hope and resilience presented high levels in terms of psychological capital. The general findings indicate that, while most employees are satisfied with their work and have good mental health, psychological assistance programmes are needed for those experiencing severe symptoms.