Prevalencia de la salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en trabajadores ecuatorianos del sector privado en la ciudad de Cañar durante el año 2023

Abstract

Abstract: This research aims to determine the prevalence of mental health, psychological capital, and job satisfaction among private sector workers in the city of Cañar during 2023. A qualitative, descriptive, and cross-sectional methodology was adopted, with a sample of 65 workers. Assessments were conducted using an ad hoc sociodemographic questionnaire, the DASS-21 scale, and specific questionnaires on job satisfaction and psychological capital. The results indicate that the majority of workers do not present relevant symptoms. However, 10.77% report significant levels of stress, 20.01% depression, and 29.3% anxiety, based on a general reference. Within psychological capital, the average scores obtained were: efficacy/hopefulness 31, resilience 29, and optimism 27. Internally, regarding job satisfaction, intrinsic dimensions comprised 28 points, extrinsic dimensions 32, and an overall average of 60 points. Finally, the majority of the workers analyzed presented adequate mental health; however, a minority registered a moderate level of anxiety. Similarly, psychological capital and job satisfaction were positive.