Prevalencia de la salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en trabajadores del Sector Público de la ciudad de Quito

Abstract

Abstract: The study aimed to determine the prevalence of mental health issues, psychological capital, and job satisfaction in a Public Educational Unit in Quito during the 2023-2024 academic year. A quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional, and descriptive methodology was employed to achieve this. The sample consisted of 66 journalists, with the deductive method applied to the theoretical and legal sources consulted for the research. The data collection instrument used was the Ad Hoc questionnaire, and the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21) was applied to identify the results. To assess psychological capital, the Venezuelan version of the scale by Ponce and Yaber (2012) was used, along with the version by Perez and Fidalgo (1995) to measure job satisfaction. Among the key findings, a prevalence of 15.15% for stress, 28.79% for anxiety, and 12.12% for depression was found. Regarding job satisfaction and psychological capital, the levels were positive, demonstrating general contentment with the work environment.