Prevalencia de la salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en trabajadores ecuatorianos del sector sur de la ciudad de Quito

Abstract

Abstract: Organizational psychology recognizes the importance of studying factors that influence the well-being and performance as well as the need to understand how mental health, psychological capital, and job satisfaction are related within the workplace context. The objective of this research was to determine the relationship between mental health, psychological capital, and job satisfaction among Ecuadorian workers from a public institution located in the southern sector of Quito during the year 2024. A quantitative approach was used, with a non-experimental, cross-sectional design and descriptive-correlational scope. The sample consisted of 57 workers, applying instruments such as: Ad Hoc sociodemographic questionnaire, DASS-21, PCQ Questionnaire, and Job Satisfaction Scale. 78.95% of the sample showed no anxiety; depression was prevalent at a mild level (17.54%). Psychological capital and job satisfaction scored above average. It is concluded that these workers possess strengths in their mental health and feel satisfied with their job functions, which benefits organizational psychological capital.