Factores de riesgo psicosocial y su relación con el estrés laboral en el personal docente de una Unidad Educativa Particular de Guayaquil, año 2025.

Abstract

This research analyzed the relationship between psychosocial risks and perceived stress among teachers at a private school in Guayaquil, supported by the Demand-Control-Social Support (DCA) model, using a quantitative, correlational, and non-experimental design. The sample consisted of a census of 76 teachers, who were administered the Psychosocial Risks Instrument (MDT) and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10). The results obtained from the instruments were subjected to Spearman's rank correlation coefficient test, demonstrating that the combination of High Demand, Low Control, and Limited Social Support is associated with a very high level of psychological stress. This is confirmed by the summary 85,5% overall stress level, which ranges between medium and high; the coefficient was 0.64 with a significance level of 0.007. Furthermore, the dimension with the strongest correlation is Workplace Harassment, with a coefficient of 0.74 and a significance level of 0.008. It is concluded that stress is not a product of a lack of professional competence, but rather a response to the work environment. From a social work perspective, the development and immediate implementation of a Psychosocial Risk Prevention Plan is proposed, focused on strengthening workplace well-being to guarantee the continued quality of education at the institution.