Salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en trabajadores del cantón Arenillas durante el año 2023

Abstract

Abstract: This research determines the prevalence of mental health, psychological capital and Job satisfaction in Ecuadorian workers in the urban sector of the city of Arenillas during the year 2023. For this study, the quantitative approach method of non-experimental type of research. The representative sample is 50 workers, Through standardized surveys, information collection instruments such as such as: the A d Hoc sociodemographic and occupational questionnaire-depression, anxiety and stress (DASS-21), the psychological capital scale and the job satisfaction test. The results reveal incidence in mental health problems, with 12% of participants experiencing extremely severe levels of anxiety and 7% in depression. On the other hand, statistics reveal a high level of psychological capital with a greater job satisfaction, thus mitigating the negative effects of stress and other factors adverse. These findings highlight the need for organizations to implement policies and programs that support mental health and strengthen the psychological capital of their employees, thus improving their well-being and productivity.