Prevalencia de la salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral de trabajadores ecuatorianos del sector norte de las ciudades de Pujilí y Saquisilí durante el año 2024 - 2025

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Abstract: This study seeks to determine the prevalence of mental health, psychological capital, and job satisfaction in 47 teachers from the northern sector of the cities of Pujilí and Saquisilí during the period 2024-2025. It is a descriptive research with a cross-sectional design, with a quantitative approach, instruments such as the Ad Hoc Questionnaire, the DASS-21 scales, Psychological Capital and job satisfaction scale were applied. The results reveal that the majority of the participants do not present mental health problems, however, it is evident that 10.64% of teachers experience mild stress and 8.51% moderate; In anxiety, 12% present moderate levels, 6.38% severe and 4.26% mild. Regarding depression, 12.77% suffer from moderate depression and 10.64% mild. The scores for psychological capital were: efficacy 36, hope 38, resilience 34, and optimism 32. Regarding job satisfaction, high values were reached: intrinsic satisfaction 40, extrinsic 45, and general 85. These levels of psychological capital and job satisfaction act as protective factors, promoting well-being and job performance, thus demonstrating the presence of an optimal work environment.