Prevalencia de la salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en docentes de la Urbanización Zambrano de la ciudad de Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, durante el año 2023

Abstract

Abstract: This study sought to determine the prevalence of mental health, psychological capital and Job satisfaction in Ecuadorian teachers from the Zambrano Urbanization in Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas during the year 2023. The methodology adopted a quantitative, non-experimental, with a transversal and descriptive research design. The Ad Hoc Sociodemographic and Labor Questionnaire was used as an instrument to collect data on stress, anxiety, depression and the components of psychological capital and job satisfaction of 58 teachers. The results revealed a mild prevalence of stress (86.2%), anxiety (65.5%) and depression (86.2%), counterbalanced by high capital psychological (137.41), highlighting notable levels of efficacy, hope, resilience and optimism. Furthermore, a high job satisfaction was observed (74.58), suggesting positive perceptions of the work environment. The conclusions highlight the protective role of Psychological capital in teacher mental health and its contribution to job satisfaction. This study provides a comprehensive view of the teachers' experience in terms of emotional well-being and job satisfaction in a specific educational context.