Prevalencia de la salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en trabajadores ecuatorianos en el sector del Cuyabeno de la provincia de Sucumbíos, durante el año 2024

Abstract

Abstract: This study analyzes mental health, psychological capital, and job satisfaction among workers in the Cuyabeno canton, Sucumbíos, during 2024. A quantitative, non-experimental, and cross-sectional approach was applied to evaluate a sample of 73 workers using validated instruments: Ad Hoc Sociodemographic Questionnaire, Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21), Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PCQ-24), and Pérez and Fidalgo's Job Satisfaction Scale (1995). The findings reveal a critical mental health situation: 47.95% of participants exhibit extremely severe anxiety, 31.51% moderate depression, and 38.36% moderate stress, highlighting a challenging work environment. Regarding psychological capital, hope showed the highest average score (35), while optimism was the lowest (28). Job satisfaction scored an overall average of 86, with extrinsic factors rated higher than intrinsic ones. These findings demonstrate a significant relationship between working conditions and mental health, emphasizing the impact of psychological capital and job satisfaction on workers' emotional well-being.