Prevalencia de la salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en trabajadores ecuatorianos del sector sur de la ciudad de Guayaquil

Abstract

Abstract: Mental health is an essential factor for the development of daily activities; however, work pressure can alter it and affect professional performance. This study determined the prevalence of mental health variables, psychological capital and job satisfaction in workers in the southern sector of the city of Guayaquil, Ecuador. A quantitative approach with a cross-sectional descriptive design was used, in which 68 workers participated. To obtain the results, the Ad hoc sociodemographic and labor questionnaire, the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21), the Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PCQ-24) and the Warr, Cook and Wall Job Satisfaction Scale were applied. The results showed high percentages of absence of stress and depression, and a considerable percentage of anxiety, which ranged from mild to extremely severe levels. In relation to psychological capital and job satisfaction, high averages were observed in all the dimensions evaluated. Despite these positive results, it is crucial to implement strategies to improve the well-being and mental health of the evaluated workers in the southern sector of Guayaquil.