Salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral de trabajadores en el cantón Gualaceo, provincia del Azuay, durante el año 2024

Abstract

Abstract: This study addresses the prevalence of mental health, psychological capital and job satisfaction in workers in the public and private sectors of the Gualaceo canton, province of Azuay, during the year 2024. A sample of 60 workers selected through non-probabilistic sampling was included. accidental accessibility. The data were collected with standardized questionnaires such as; Ad Hoc sociodemographic and work questionnaire, DASS-21 to evaluate stress, anxiety and depression, the Psychological Capital Questionnaire; self-efficacy, hope, optimism resilience. Job satisfaction was measured using scales. The most representative results showed that there were 15% of people with mild anxiety, 26% with moderate depression and 13.33% with mild stress. In terms of psychological capital, the mean of efficacy and hope was 32 points, while resilience and optimism were 31 points. Finally, intrinsic job satisfaction was 33 points and extrinsic job satisfaction 37 points. These findings underline the importance of maintaining a healthy work environment to enhance workers' psychological and occupational well-being.