Prevalencia de la salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en servidores policiales del norte de la ciudad de Quito

Abstract

Abstract: This research aimed to determine the prevalence of mental health, psychological capital, and job satisfaction among police officers in the northern sector of Quito during 2024. The specific objectives were to describe the prevalence of issues such as anxiety, stress, and depression, identify psychological capital, and analyze job satisfaction. A quantitative approach was used, with a non-experimental and descriptive design, and a non-probabilistic accessibility sampling method. The sample consisted of 58 active police officers in Quito. The results showed that 5.17% experienced severe stress, 24.13% had moderate to extreme levels of anxiety, and 9.34% had moderate to severe depression. Regarding psychological capital, the average was moderate, with values between 30 and 32, and significant variability was observed among participants. As for job satisfaction, extrinsic factors such as working conditions and compensation were the most influential, with variability in responses. These findings suggest the need to implement psychological support programs for police officers, as well as improve the institution's labor policies.