Prevalencia de la salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en trabajadores Guayaquileños

Abstract

Abstract: This study aims to determine the prevalence of mental health (anxiety, depression and stress), psychological capital and job satisfaction in Guayaquil workers, in the Police District area, so the methodology used is a quantitative approach and non-experimental design. , through the following instruments Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS 21), Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PCQ), Job Satisfaction Scale based on Sociocultural and Ergoenvironmental Factors (ESL-FSCyFEA), which has led to the observation of events in a natural environment, that is, there is no manipulation of variables, therefore, in the investigative development, a strategic plan was implemented in which specific procedures and activities were included, using statistical tools to analyze the results obtained from the population sample. With the, the research is cross-sectional and was carried out in a period of two months, a time in which the pertinent analysis information was captured and through temporality the understanding of the studied phenomenon has resulted. With the aforementioned elements investigated, the analysis is precise and updated on mental health, psychological capital and job satisfaction in the Guayaquil working population, which revealed a high percentage of workers presenting significant symptoms of work stress. , followed by anxiety and depression, suggesting that work environments contribute to the deterioration of psychological well-being.