Financial insecurity and mental well-being: experiences of parents amid the lebanese economic crisis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study investigates the impact of financial insecurity on the mental well-being and stress levels of parents in Lebanon amid the country's severe economic crisis. The context of Lebanon's economic collapse, coupled with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Beirut port explosion, has exacerbated financial and psychological distress among the population. This research aims to understand the correlation between financial instability and parental stress, identifying key factors contributing to mental health challenges in this demographic.

Methods

Employing a quantitative research approach, data was collected through an online survey from 785 parents from different backgrounds in Lebanon. The survey incorporated sociodemographic questions, the InCharge Fina

SUBMITTER: Nasr R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11526516 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature