Prevalencia de la salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en los trabajadores de la Dirección de Bienestar de Personal del Ejército Ecuatoriano

Abstract

Abstract: This study examines the prevalence of mental health, psychological capital, and job satisfaction among workers at the Personnel Welfare Directorate of the Ecuadorian Army during the year 2024. A quantitative, cross-sectional, and descriptive methodology was employed, utilizing a non-probabilistic convenience sampling approach with 101 participants. Appropriate instruments such as the DASS-21, among others, were used during the research process. The findings revealed the prevalence of mental health, psychological capital, and job satisfaction among employees. Notably, the majority of workers exhibited good mental health, with low levels of stress (90.10%) and anxiety (86.14%), although some cases of depression were identified (12.85% ranging from mild to severe). Positive psychological capital was observed in dimensions such as self-efficacy (35.97), hope (36.59), and resilience (34.65), alongside high overall job satisfaction. Based on these findings, emphasis is placed on the importance of implementing institutional programs specifically focused on emotional well-being and personal development, which can strengthen the work environment in terms of efficiency and employee welfare.