Prevalencia de la salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en trabajadores ecuatorianos, de ciudad de Gualaquiza año 2024

Abstract

Abstract: The research analyzes the prevalence of mental health, psychological capital and job satisfaction in workers in the Gualaquiza canton during 2024. Its approach is quantitative, non-experimental and transversal, 66 workers were evaluated in the research, using the DASS-21 scale, the Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PCQ), in addition to the Psychological Capital Questionnaires (PCQ). Sociodemographic and work characteristics were obtained. A low prevalence of anxiety (3%) and mild depression (2%) is reported, while stress is absent in the entire sample, making it a positive work environment. On the other hand, in psychological capital, optimism stands out with an average of 42 and hope with 25, this as a strength, however weaknesses are evident in self-efficacy and resilience with 18 and 12 respectively, being the areas to improve. The average in job satisfaction is high (83), intrinsic (39) and extrinsic (66). Maintaining favorable working conditions and promoting psychological well-being are part of the results, which seek to preserve emotional stability and job performance. It is concluded that workers have a healthy work environment and talented job satisfaction.