Prevalencia de la salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en docentes del sector norte de la ciudad de Quito del año 2024

Abstract

Abstract: The purpose of this research is to identify the prevalence of mental health psychological capital, and job satisfaction among teachers in the northern sector of city of Quito. To achieve this, a quantitative approach was adopted, with a non-experimental, cross-sectional, and descriptive research design. The following assessment tolls were used: sociodemographic and Labor Questionnaire, Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21) Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PSQ-24), and Job Satisfaction Scale. The sample consisted of 51 teachers, of whom 38 were women and 13 were men. The results indicates a low prevalence of stress and depression, while anxiety showed a slightly higher, yet still low, incidence regarding the group. With respect to psychological capital, efficacy, hope, resilience, and optimism score high, indicating good emotional health. Finally, job satisfaction was found to be high, demonstrating that educators have the necessary support and motivation in the institutions where they work.