Influencia de las exigencias laborales en el Bienestar Psicológico de los estudiantes de una Maestría en Seguridad y Salud en el trabajo.

Abstract

This study demonstrated that work demands are decisive for the mental health of graduate students, as they combine their academic responsibilities with their work responsibilities. The overall objective was to determine the impact of work demands on the psychological well-being of students enrolled in a Master's degree program in Occupational Health and Safety. A descriptive and correlational study with a mixed approach was conducted with a sample of 17 working graduate students, using the short version of the ISTAS21 questionnaire to assess psychosocial risk and Ryff's psychological well-being scale to measure levels of well-being. Descriptive statistics and correlation were used for data analysis, using Pearson's coefficient. Qualitative analysis was performed through a focus group. The results showed high levels of psychosocial risk in the dimensions of dual presence, psychological demands, and social support. Correlation analysis demonstrated a weak, negative, and insignificant relationship between psychosocial risk and overall psychological well-being. A moderate and significant negative correlation was found between psychosocial risk and positive psychological well-being relationships. In conclusion, students' overall psychological well-being levels remain favorable. However, in certain dimensions of well- being, greater vulnerability to work demands was evident, revealing the importance of designing prevention and psychosocial support strategies for graduate students.