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

Abstract

Abstract: The general objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of mental health, psychological capital and job satisfaction in health professionals in the city of Riobamba during the year 2024. For its development, a sample of 79 participants was worked. The research had a quantitative, cross-sectional, experimental and descriptive approach. The instruments applied were a sociodemographic questionnaire, the DASS-21 scale to measure levels of anxiety, depression and stress, the PCQ-24 psychological capital questionnaire and the Warr, Cook and Wall job satisfaction scale. The findings indicate positive degrees in the variables analyzed. Psychological capital obtained high scores in terms of hope (38), efficacy (37) and resilience (34), although optimism was lower (30). High job satisfaction was recorded, with an overall average of 90, highlighting a balance between intrinsic (42) and extrinsic (48) satisfaction. Regarding mental health, most staff members reported healthy levels, although some cases of emotional discomfort were identified.