Prevalencia de la salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en trabajadores ecuatorianos, en la ciudad de Puerto Ayora, Cantón Santa Cruz del año 2024

Abstract

Abstract: The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of mental health, psychological capital, and job satisfaction among Ecuadorian workers in the Santa Cruz Canton during 2024. The study employed a non-experimental, cross-sectional methodology with a quantitative, descriptive approach and non-probabilistic sampling. The sample consisted of 61 workers. Various instruments were used to obtain the results: an ad hoc sociodemographic and occupational questionnaire, the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scales (DASS-21), the Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PCQ-24), and a job satisfaction scale. The results indicate that most workers reported low levels of stress (52.02%), anxiety (29.51%), and depression (39.34%). Regarding psychological capital, the highest scores were observed in self-efficacy and hope, both with an average of 37. In terms of job satisfaction, extrinsic satisfaction reached an average of 48, with a maximum score of 56. Therefore, these findings suggest a positive correlation between higher psychological capital and greater job satisfaction, as well as appropriate levels of stress, anxiety, and depression among the workers studied.