Prevalencia de la salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en los trabajadores públicos de Jama, Manabí durante el año 2024

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Abstract: Mental health, psychological capital and job satisfaction are key factors in the well-being and performance of public employees. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of mental health, psychological capital and job satisfaction in public employees of Jama, Manabí, during the year 2024. Analyzing these components with 51 participants using a quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional and descriptive approach. The instruments applied were: DASS-21, PCQ-24 and the job satisfaction scale. The results show that 19.41% of the workers presented moderate to extremely severe levels of anxiety, 7.84% registered severe and extremely severe stress, and 21.57% showed symptoms of mild to extremely severe depression. However, they presented high levels of psychological capital and job satisfaction. In conclusion, there are professionals with symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress, but with high levels of psychological capital and job satisfaction. In conclusion, the percentages found do not suggest a risk of developing serious psychopathologies, there is a balance between emotional challenges and personal resources.