Prevalencia de la salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en trabajadores de la ciudad de Pujilí, Laso, provincia de Cotopaxi, durante el año 2023.

Abstract

Abstract: This research aimed to determine the prevalence of mental health, psychological capital, and job satisfaction among workers in the cantons of Pujilí and Laso, Cotopaxi province, during the year 2023. The methodology employed was a quantitative approach with a non-experimental, cross-sectional, and descriptive design. The sample consisted of 34 teachers. For data collection, the following instruments were used: an ad hoc sociodemographic and labor questionnaire, the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scales (DASS-21), the psychological capital questionnaire, and a job satisfaction scale. The results showed a high prevalence of mild symptoms in the three mental health variables studied: stress at 97.1%, anxiety at 76.5%, and depression at 100%. Additionally, moderate levels of anxiety (23.5%) and stress (2.9%) were recorded. However, no prevalence was identified at severe or extremely severe levels. Regarding psychological capital, the means obtained were: hope (M=37), self-efficacy and resilience (M=35). Finally, job satisfaction showed an overall mean of 80 points, reflecting a high level of satisfaction. Based on these results, workers in Pujilí and Laso exhibit stable mental health, high psychological capital, and a satisfactory work environment.