Prevalencia de la salud mental, el capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en trabajadores ecuatorianos de la provincia de Pichincha, sector centro norte de la ciudad de Quito durante el año 2024

Abstract

Abstract: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of mental health, psychological capital, and job satisfaction among Ecuadorian workers in the province of Pichincha, specifically in the central-northern side of Quito, during 2024. A quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional, and descriptive methodology was employed with a sample of 56 participants men and women selected through non-probabilistic convenience sampling. Participants were aged between 25 and 64 years, held at least a bachelor s degree, had a minimum of one year of work experience, and were affiliated with public or private institutions. The instruments applied included the Ad Hoc sociodemographic and work questionnaire, the DASS-21 scale, the psychological capital scale adapted by Ponce and Yáber, and the job satisfaction scale by Pérez and Fidalgo. The results indicated a predominant absence of stress, anxiety, and depression, alongside positive trends in psychological capital and job satisfaction. These findings highlight the importance of fostering these areas to maintain and enhance existing resources, as well as strengthening detection channels to prevent the emergence of the studied variables.