Prevalencia de la salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en trabajadores ecuatorianos

Abstract

Abstract:The objective of this research is to determine the prevalence of mental health, psychological capital, and job satisfaction among Ecuadorian workers in the northern sector of Ibarra during 2024. The study focused on three key variables: anxiety, depression, and stress, evaluated using standardized scales. Among the participants, 56% exhibited "extremely severe" levels of anxiety, 32% showed "extremely severe" symptoms of depression, and 38% reported "severe" stress. Additionally, psychological capital, encompassing the dimensions of hope, self-efficacy, resilience, and optimism, was analyzed. Hope emerged as the highest dimension (average of 36.3), followed by self-efficacy (35.3), resilience (33.1), and optimism (31.2). Regarding job satisfaction, the most valued factors were recognition and autonomy, whereas work overload and environmental conditions caused dissatisfaction. Overall, 60% of participants expressed satisfaction with their job, while 40% had a neutral or partially dissatisfied perception. Interventions focused on workplace well-being and mental health are proposed to promote organizational and human development.