Efectos psicosociales en funcionarios públicos que atienden a personas adultas privadas de libertad en la ciudad de Quito en el año 2025

Abstract

In response to the various prison crises and the strong armed conflicts within the centers of deprivation of liberty, this research aims to analyze the psychosocial effects on public officials who care for adults deprived of liberty in the city of Quito, through a qualitative approach, semistructured interviews were conducted with eight public officials, four women and four men. The results reveal that the prison context in the workplace, characterized by precarious conditions, overcrowding, constant risk of violence, lack of institutional support and lack of budget, intensify the negative effects on public officials, causing work stress or burnout, low self-esteem and motivation, feelings of insecurity, constant fear and worry, as well as examining the differences in the experiences of men and women, highlighting the specific challenges of each gender. It is concluded that working conditions currently compromise both the mental and physical health of employees, and recommendations are proposed to improve the working environment for better performance and well-being