Prevalencia de la salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en docentes ecuatorianos de la zona administrativa N° 6 de las provincias del Azuay y Cañar durante el año 2023

Abstract

Abstract: The objective of this research is to determine the prevalence of mental health, Psychological capital and job satisfaction in Ecuadorian teachers from the administrative zone No. 6 of the provinces of Cañar and Azuay during the year 2023. For this study, a quantitative, non-experimental approach, with a cross-sectional research design and descriptive. The sample evaluated was 71 teachers with an age range of 39 years. HE applied instruments for data collection such as the Ad-Hoc Questionnaire to identify demographic and employment data; the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS-21), and two Scales to evaluate psychological capital and job satisfaction. The findings indicated that there is a low prevalence of mental health variables, much of of the sample is located at the levels of absence and moderate. Psychological capital and Job satisfaction reached high levels. Based on the results, it is concluded that the evaluated teachers have an optimal state of mental health and are satisfied in their work environment.