The Impact of Students’ Financial Situation on Psychological and Social Well-Being
Helppi, Roosa (2024)
2024
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024112730709
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024112730709
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The purpose of this thesis is to explore the impact of students' economic position on psychological and social well-being. The relevance of this topic is based on inflation, post-pandemic cost increases, and the importance of mental health promotion.
This study examined the financial conditions of Finnish students and their effects on mental wellbeing. Theoretical sources included diverse literature and the latest KOTT survey by Finland’s Institute for Health and Welfare, supplemented with related studies and articles.
The research was conducted as a survey targeting students in Vaasa University of Applied Sciences. While there were responses from across Finland, the results primarily reflect the experiences of students at Vaasa.
The findings indicate that while financial challenges lead to mental health problems, such as stress and anxiety, students reported a positive view of their mental health. Also, although financial issues affected their ability to participate in events, students maintained strong social relationships.
This study examined the financial conditions of Finnish students and their effects on mental wellbeing. Theoretical sources included diverse literature and the latest KOTT survey by Finland’s Institute for Health and Welfare, supplemented with related studies and articles.
The research was conducted as a survey targeting students in Vaasa University of Applied Sciences. While there were responses from across Finland, the results primarily reflect the experiences of students at Vaasa.
The findings indicate that while financial challenges lead to mental health problems, such as stress and anxiety, students reported a positive view of their mental health. Also, although financial issues affected their ability to participate in events, students maintained strong social relationships.