Prevalencia de la salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en docentes ecuatorianos en el sector público y privado de la ciudad de Santa Isabel durante el año 2024

Abstract

Abstract: The general objective of the research is to determine the prevalence of mental health, the Psychological capital and job satisfaction in teachers in the public and private sectors of the city ​​of Santa Isabel during the year 2024. For this, a non-standard methodology was used. experimental with a quantitative, transversal and descriptive approach, with a sample not probabilistic accidental accessibility composed of 53 teachers. The instruments applied included an ad-hoc occupational sociodemographic questionnaire, the DASS-21 scale, the PCQ-24 and the job satisfaction scale. The results indicate the absence of stress, anxiety and depression in the majority of the sample, but the existence of a minority of teachers with extremely severe, especially anxiety. The hope dimension of psychological capital obtained the highest average, which indicates that teachers feel motivated to achieve objectives and stay in the process. In addition, greater extrinsic job satisfaction was highlighted as source of motivation. This shows the prevalence of mental health problems, psychological capital and job satisfaction in teachers from the city of Santa Isabel, which is present at different levels that should be considered for future intervention.