Prevalencia de la salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en trabajadores ecuatorianos de Latacunga, sector La Matriz

Abstract

Abstract: The objective of this research was to determine the prevalence of mental health, capital Psychological and job satisfaction in Ecuadorian workers of agricultural institutions in the La Matriz sector of Latacunga, Cotopaxi, during the year 2023. This study is important because it provides a comprehensive understanding of the psychological well-being of employees in these agricultural institutions. The methodology used was quantitative and non-experimental, allowing the analysis of sampled in its natural environment through a cross-sectional design. The sample consisted of 75 public employees, from 24 to 50 years old, who work in agricultural institutions performing technical and administrative functions. Several instruments were used to collect data: a questionnaire Ad Hoc sociodemographic, the DASS-21 scale to measure depression, anxiety and stress, a psychological capital scale with 24 items and a job satisfaction scale with 15 items. The results indicated that 69% of the population does not present depression and 72% does not have indicative of stress. Furthermore, psychological capital showed high levels of effectiveness, hope, resilience and optimism, and high overall job satisfaction.