Salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en trabajadores ecuatorianos del cantón Lago Agrio

Abstract

Abstract: The purpose of this research work is to determine the prevalence of mental health, psychological capital and job satisfaction in Ecuadorian workers in the downtown sector of the city of Lago Agrio during the year 2023, with a quantitative approach, non-experimental research type. and with a descriptive design, with a sample of 61 workers, to whom the following instruments were applied: Ad Hoc sociodemographic and labor questionnaire, the DASS - 21 scale, the PCQ-24 questionnaire and the job satisfaction scale, as a result of The results showed the absence of anxiety, depression and stress; as well as a positive level of psychological capital and job satisfaction in both the intrinsic and extrinsic aspects of their work. In conclusion, the evaluated workers have optimal psychological resources to function in the professional field, this is manifested in their good mental health, psychological capital and job satisfaction.