Prevalencia de la salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en trabajadores ecuatorianos del sector norte, en la ciudad de Guayaquil

Abstract

Abstract: Mental health is one of the most relevant aspects today, especially in the workplace, where the importance of fostering a positive and supportive organizational climate has been highlighted. The objective of this research is to determine the prevalence of mental health, focusing on variables such as stress, anxiety, depression, psychological capital, and job satisfaction among Ecuadorian workers in the northern sector of the city of Guayaquil. The study sample consisted of 61 participants, and the methodology employed was a non-experimental quantitative approach with a descriptive cross-sectional design. Instruments used included the DASS-21 scale, an ad hoc questionnaire, and assessments of job satisfaction and psychological capital. The results indicated that 77.05% of the participants showed no signs of stress, 34.43% exhibited moderate anxiety, and 80.33% showed no signs of depression. Regarding psychological capital, high levels of efficacy and hope (37), moderately high resilience (34), and average optimism (33) were observed. Overall job satisfaction reached a mean score of 93, indicating good global satisfaction within the work environment. These findings underscore the importance of addressing and promoting mental health in such contexts.