Salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en trabajadores ecuatorianos del sector norte del cantón de Zamora durante el 2023

Abstract

Abstract: This study analyzed the mental health, psychological capital and the job satisfaction in Ecuadorian workers in the northern sector of Zamora canton. The research had a quantitative, descriptive and analytical approach, developing under a non-experimental and cross section design. Fifty-one workers participated, and various instruments were used: Ad Hoc questionnaire on sociodemographic and labor data, the scales; psychological capital, job satisfaction and (DASS-21) to measure depression, anxiety and stress. The results showed that the majority of the participants do not present depression 80%, anxiety 73% or stress 86%. However, a minority were identified as experiences moderate or severe levels in these areas. In addition, the workers stand out for a high psychological capital, specifically in the efficacy component, which obtained a measure of 34.12. In reference to job satisfaction, they are above the midpoint of the 30-point, indicating that, on average, workers perceive a moderate to high level of satisfaction with their job.