Prevalencia de la salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en docentes de escuelas del cantón Zaruma durante el año 2024

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Abstract: The present study aims to determine the prevalence of mental health, psychological capital and job satisfaction in teachers in schools in the Zaruma canton during the year 2024. It was carried out with a non-probabilistic sample of 48 teachers, both men and women, aged between 25 and 64 years, with varied marital status and third and fourth level degrees in Education Sciences, all with at least two years of professional experience. The results show that the majority of the teachers evaluated have good mental health, although 18.75% reported some degree of stress, and 6.25% reached severe levels. Regarding psychological capital, the dimension of hope obtained the highest score, with an average of 37, reflecting a significant ability to set goals, stay motivated and overcome challenges. In relation to job satisfaction, high levels were identified, with a slight predominance of extrinsic satisfaction, linked to factors such as working conditions, salary and external recognition. It is concluded teachers in the Zaruma canton generally show positive indicators in mental health, psychological capital and job satisfaction.