Salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en trabajadores ecuatorianos

Abstract

Abstract: This work evaluates the levels of mental health, psychological capital and job satisfaction in a sample of 77 Ecuadorian workers using a quantitative non-design approach experimental, specifically transversal and descriptive. Data was collected using a sociodemographic and occupational questionnaire, the depression, anxiety and stress scales (DASS-21), the psychological capital questionnaire (PCQ) and a job satisfaction scale. The results indicate that 9% of the participants present significant clinical symptoms of alterations in mental health, 8% have low levels of job satisfaction, and 5% showed a psychological capital below the established average. These results suggest that, although the Most workers enjoy good mental health and adequate levels of capital psychological and job satisfaction, there is a minority that requires specific attention. The study highlights the importance of fostering a work environment that strengthens capital psychological of employees as a strategy to improve their mental health and satisfaction labor. It is recommended to implement intervention programs focused on enhancing these psychological aspects and promote a supportive organizational culture.