Prevalencia de la salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en trabajadores de los sectores de la salud y educativo de la ciudad de Guayaquil, durante el año 2024

Abstract

Abstract: The purpose of the research was to determine the prevalence of mental health variables, psychological capital and job satisfaction in Ecuadorian workers in the health and educational sectors of the city of Guayaquil, during the year 2024. The study was based on a design quantitative, non-experimental and transversal descriptive, with a sample of 55 professionals who met the predefined criteria for the research. Different instruments were used such as the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS-21), the sociodemographic questionnaire (Ad Hoc), the psychological capital test (PCQ) and the Job Satisfaction Scale. The results showed a low rate of mental disorders, highlighting that 90.91% did not present symptoms of depression or stress, and 85.45% did not present anxiety. Regarding psychological capital, the dimensions of hope (M=34.82) and self-efficacy (M=34.09) presented the highest values. General job satisfaction was high (M=86.29), with a higher score in extrinsic satisfaction (M=45.71). These findings suggest a favorable work environment, although specific cases requiring intervention were identified.