Prevalencia de la salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en trabajadores del sector centro del cantón Cotacachi, provincia de Imbabura

Abstract

Abstract: It is important to conduct a study of mental health variables (anxiety, depression and stress) because they significantly impact the mental and physical health of workers. The study's general objective is to determine the prevalence of mental health variables, psychological capital and job satisfaction in workers in the central sector of Cotacachi canton, province of Imbabura. The specific objectives are: to determine the prevalence of mental health variables, identify the level of psychological capital dimensions and determine job satisfaction in participants. The study has a quantitative, non-experimental approach, with a descriptive cross-sectional design. The instruments used were the Ad Hoc sociodemographic and work questionnaire, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS - 21), psychological capital and job satisfaction. The results obtained include the highest percentage in the absence of depression, anxiety and stress, as well as in terms of psychological capital the highest average was hope, likewise in job satisfaction the value that predominates the most is extrinsic satisfaction.