Prevalencia de la salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en los docentes del sector público del cantón Celica de la provincia de Loja durante el año 2024

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Abstract: This research aimed to determine the prevalence of mental health, psychological capital and job satisfaction in teachers in the public sector of the Célica canton, province of Loja, during the year 2024. A quantitative approach was used, using a cross-sectional design and descriptive. The sample was made up of 50 teachers. The instruments used were an Ad Hoc sociodemographic and work questionnaire, depression, anxiety and stress scales (DASS-21), psychological capital questionnaire, and finally a job satisfaction questionnaire. The results revealed that 90% of workers do not have stress, 72% do not have anxiety and 82% do not experience depression. However, 20% report moderate anxiety. Regarding psychological capital, workers presented high averages in efficacy (34), hope (37), resilience (33) and optimism (31). Job satisfaction is high in intrinsic terms (average of 37), with an overall satisfaction of 79. Concluding in the importance of supporting mental health, enhancing psychological capital and maintaining a satisfactory work environment to improve the well-being of workers and, Therefore, the educational quality.