Prevalencia de la salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en trabajadores ecuatorianos en el área céntrica del cantón el Guabo durante el año 2024

Abstract

Abstract: The objective of this research is to determine the prevalence of mental health, psychological capital, and job satisfaction among workers in the central sector of El Cantón Guabo in 2024. A quantitative approach with a non-experimental, cross-sectional design was employed, utilizing validated instruments such as the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21), Luthans Psychological Capital Scale (2007), and Warr et al s Job Satisfaction Scale (1979). The sample consisted of 49 workers from 5 public and private institutions, with a predominantly female representation (77.55%) and mostly full-time work schedules (91.84%). The results showed that, while most workers did not exhibit severe symptoms of depression, anxiety, or stress, 14.29% of the sample reported severe anxiety levels. Regarding psychological capital, the majority demonstrated moderate levels of efficacy, hope, resilience, and optimism. In terms of job satisfaction, the average score was 78, indicating high satisfaction but with significant variability, which suggests differences in workers job experiences.