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

Abstract

Abstract: Employee mental health is an important and crucial issue, as it affects their well-being and work productivity. This study investigated the prevalence of mental health, psychological capital, and job satisfaction among 71 teachers in the province of El Oro during 2023. It focuses on determining these factors in the studied population using a quantitative, crosssectional, and descriptive approach, collecting data through online questionnaires, including the DASS-21, the Psychological Capital Scale, and the Job Satisfaction Scale. Results show that the majority of workers do not exhibit stress (83.10%), anxiety (71.83%), or depression (78.87%). Regarding psychological capital, they have high levels of efficacy (M=36), hope (M=37), resilience (M=34), and optimism (M=33), and job satisfaction, both intrinsic (M=40), extrinsic (M=45), and general (M=85). The combination of adequate job satisfaction and robust psychological capital is essential for maintaining adequate and positive mental health, recommending intervention programs and occupational health policies to improve the wellbeing and productivity of workers in the highland region of El Oro.