Engagement y satisfacción laboral en docentes de la Facultad de Psicología de la Universidad de Cuenca, periodo 2022-2023

Abstract

The effective performance of teachers at the work level depends on factors such as engagement, whose concept is conceived as that psychological connection with the work; similarly, job satisfaction is understood as a positive or negative perceptual attitude of the employee towards his or her job. These variables are opposite indicators of work stress or burnout syndrome. Therefore, the objective of this research was to describe the levels of engagement and job satisfaction present in the teachers of the Faculty of Psychology of the University of Cuenca, period 2022-2023. The study was carried out with a population of 35 teachers and technical-teachers. The approach to be used was quantitative, cross-sectional descriptive. The Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES-17), translated by Benevides, and the Palma Job Satisfaction Scale (SL-SPC) were applied, in addition to a sociodemographic sheet. The results indicated that university teachers present high levels of engagement at a general level, and in the sociodemographic categories proposed, in addition to the predominance of the dedication factor. Meanwhile, a 'satisfied' level was evident in the participating population. It was concluded that the teaching staff of the public institution maintains optimal work performance because of good perceptual responses to working conditions, environment, interpersonal relationships and personal achievements; reflected in the high levels of engagement and satisfaction.