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Financial Stress and Its Effects on Psychological Well-Being Among International Students

Tafadzwa Negonde Shelton Jeri

Subject area: Science,Engineering and Technology  ·  Area of research: Education

Abstract

Financial issues are among the major problems facing international students across the globe which in turn leads to negative effects on their mental health. The following paper aims to review the link between financial pressure and mental health, using international students in higher education setting. The paper will undertake a literature review of information concerning the subject and evaluate other variables affecting the students? quality of life, and qualitative interview data collected. Research has found revealing evidence that shows that individuals under financial pressure are at a high risk of suffering from anxiety, depression, and social isolation. It is recommended that there should be financial assistance for those who need it, counseling services, and job creation to avoid experiencing these drawbacks.

Keywords

Financial Pressure, Students Coming from Other Countries, Well-Being, Anxiety, Depression, Loneliness

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Tafadzwa Negonde, Shelton Jeri "Financial Stress and Its Effects on Psychological Well-Being Among International Students" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 8 Issue 5 2024 Page 111-116
Tafadzwa Negonde, Shelton Jeri "Financial Stress and Its Effects on Psychological Well-Being Among International Students" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, vol. 8, no. 5, Nov. 2024
Tafadzwa Negonde, Shelton Jeri (2024). Financial Stress and Its Effects on Psychological Well-Being Among International Students. Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 8(5).
Tafadzwa Negonde, Shelton Jeri "Financial Stress and Its Effects on Psychological Well-Being Among International Students" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, vol. 8, no. 5, Nov. 2024.
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