Prevalencia de la salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en trabajadores ecuatorianos del sector urbano de la cuidad de Sangolquí en el año 2024

Abstract

Abstract: This study uses a quantitative approach with a non-experimental, descriptive, and cross-sectional design. It involved a sample of 80 workers from the urban sector of Sangolquí, Ecuador, selected non-probabilistically and causally. This transactional study aimed to determine the prevalence of mental health, psychological capital, and job satisfaction. Data was collected using the DASS-21 (evaluating depression, anxiety, and stress), the PQC-24 questionnaire (measuring psychological capital and job satisfaction), and an ad hoc questionnaire for sociodemographic and labor data. Data was analyzed using Excel. Key findings include the absence of pathological stress symptoms (78.75%), anxiety (68.75%), and depression (71.25%). High levels of efficacy (32), hope (32), resilience (31), and optimism (30) were observed, exceeding the 24-point threshold. Regarding job satisfaction, intrinsic satisfaction (24), extrinsic satisfaction (39), and general satisfaction (73) were indicated. This suggests a prevalence of psychological capital over pathological characteristics affecting workers' mental health. However, measures to enhance intrinsic satisfaction are recommended due to its low perception.