Trabajo de titulación salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en trabajadores de instituciones públicas y privadas del sector urbano del Cantón Camilo Ponce Enríquez

Abstract

Abstract: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of mental health in Ecuadorian workers of public and private institutions in the urban sector of Ponce Enriquez Canton during the year 2024. A quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional and descriptive research design was adopted; the population consisted of a sample of 61 workers. The instruments used were an Ad Hoc sociodemographic and occupational questionnaire and the (DASS-21) and the instrument that assesses psychological capital based on the dimensions of hope, self-efficacy, resilience and optimism, according to Luthans et al. (2007). The results showed that most cases of depression correspond to mild or moderate levels, while severe and extremely severe cases were rare (1.64% each). At the same time, a high level of psychological capital dimensions indicates that a proportion of the individuals analyzed have good psychological capital. These results highlight the value of implementing preventive measures to mental health and well-being at work, particularly in psychological aspects and working conditions.