Prevalencia de la salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción Laboral en trabajadores ecuatorianos, durante el año 2024

Abstract

Abstract: The purpose of this research was to determine the prevalence of mental health, psychological capital, and job satisfaction of Ecuadorian teachers in the urban area of the city of Azogues, province of Cañar. The methodology used had a quantitative approach, non-experimental design, of a descriptive cross-sectional type. Seventy-three teachers from basic general education, middle basic, higher education and high school were selected to apply the ad hoc socio-economic instruments; Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21), Psychological Capital PCQ-24, Job Satisfaction Scale. The results of the mental health variables determined that the level of anxiety is 58.90%, stress 86.67% and depression 69.86; With respect to the psychological capital of each component, efficacy 34, hope 36, resilience 33, Optimism 30, and intrinsic job satisfaction is 37, extrinsic 42 and general 79. It is concluded that the teachers presented inadequate levels of mental health, so it is recommended to implement activities to control these levels and thus conserve and preserve the mental health of the teachers. With respect to psychological capital, it was evident that teachers have optimal psychological capital and regarding job satisfaction, teachers are satisfied with their professional activities.