Salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en trabajadores ecuatorianos del sector norte de la ciudad Cuenca

Abstract

Abstract: This research aims to determine the prevalence of mental health, the Psychological capital and job satisfaction of Ecuadorian workers in the northern sector of the city of Cuenca during the year 2023, using a methodology which has a quantitative, non-experimental, transversal and descriptive approach; with a sample of 68 workers. For the evaluation, the scales of: Depression, Anxiety and Stress were used. (DASS 21), Psychological Capital and Job Satisfaction, showing that in the majority Of the participants, the absence of depression prevails 85%, anxiety 78%, stress 94%, although a minority has moderate to severe levels. They are perceived with a high psychological capital in which hope and adequate satisfaction stand out especially extrinsic work. In conclusion, it was determined that in the majority of participants absence of mental health problems prevails, they are perceived as having a high psychological capital and greater extrinsic satisfaction.