Autoeficacia y niveles de estrés en jóvenes adultos de una empresa privada en Quito

Abstract

The present study examines the relationship between self-efficacy and work stress in 38employees (20 women and 18 men) of a private company in Quito, Ecuador. Participants answered a survey adapted from Kenneth M. Nowack's Stress Handbook, which measures 15stress-related areas and coping styles. The results reveal a significant correlation betweenself-efficacy and stress: as self-efficacy decreases, stress levels increase. This inverse relationship suggests that employees with less confidence in their ability to handle difficult situations tend to experience higher levels of stress, which affects their performance andoverall well-being. Data were collected and statistically analyzed, showing that participantswith high levels of stress also had poor health habits, insufficient sleep, and lowcognitivestrength and positive self-assessment. In addition, it was identified that only a small percentage of employees have effective stress prevention strategies and an adequate social support network. The analysis highlights the need to develop interventions to reduce stressand improve self-efficacy in the work environment. Implementing programs that promotehealth habits, stress management, and social support can be crucial to improving employeewell-being and performance.