Prevalencia de la salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en trabajadores ecuatorianos

Abstract

Abstract: The present research has as its general objective to determine the prevalence of mental health, psychological capital and job satisfaction in Ecuadorian workers in the urban sector of the city of Loja during the year 2024. The methodology used had a quantitative approach, a non-experimental type of research and a cross-sectional, descriptive research design. The study population was urban workers in the city of Loja and the randomly selected participating sample was 55 people. The results that were reached are: a prevalence of 10.91% of workers who present moderate stress; a prevalence of anxiety between moderate and severe 25.46% of workers; a prevalence of moderate depression 5.45% of workers; as regards psychological capital and job satisfaction, they present positive values respectively. The conclusion reached is that public and private institutions in the urban sector of Loja must develop and implement mental well-being programs that include stress management workshops, psychological support sessions and activities that promote mental health.