Factores estresores y desmotivacionales que afectan a los trabajadores de una empresa privada en Quito 2025

Abstract

This research analyzed demotivating stressors affecting employees of a private company in Quito, Ecuador. The main objective was to determine the relationship between demotivation in the workplace and perceived stress levels, based on the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) model. A mixed-methods approach with a descriptive scope was used, employing a sample of 20 employees who completed the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-14) and a qualitative questionnaire on motivational factors. The results show that overall stress levels are low to moderate, with 30% of employees experiencing high stress levels and perceiving their environment as overloaded. Within the demotivation factor, the most critical issues were a lack of autonomy and control, as well as a lack of support tools. It was determined that there is a direct relationship between demotivation and perceived stress, as the psychological strain on employees depends on poor management of organizational resources and demotivating factors. It is recommended that future research consider interventions focused on strengthening participatory leadership