Salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en trabajadores ecuatorianos del sector público de la ciudad de Quito durante el año 2024

Abstract

Abstract: The objective of this research was to determine the prevalence of mental health, psychological capital and job satisfaction in Ecuadorian public sector workers in the city of Quito during the year 2024. A quantitative approach, cross-sectional and descriptive design, non-experimental type was applied. Fifty-one workers selected by non-probabilistic sampling of accidental accessibility participated. Instruments used were the Ad-hoc sociodemographic and labor questionnaire, the depression, anxiety, stress scale (DASS-21), psychological capital and job satisfaction. The results reveal that the absence of stress prevails in 80.39%, anxiety 74.01% and depression 82.85%; workers perceive themselves as more efficient, optimistic, resilient and with greater hope; as for job satisfaction, the results show an equal perception of intrinsic and extrinsic satisfaction. In conclusion, in the sample evaluated, the absence of mental health conditions predominates, while psychological capital and satisfaction remain at positive levels. It is recommended to strengthen actions to promote mental health, as well as to continue promoting the development of psychological capital and job satisfaction in the Ecuadorian public work environment.