Social determinants of financial stress and association with psychological distress among young adults 18-26 years in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Financial stress (FS) during young adulthood may have lasting effects on financial security, physical health, and overall wellbeing. This study examines the burden, social determinants and mental health consequences of experienced FS among young adults in the United States, based on objective measures of financial stress.

Methods

We studied young adults aged 18-26 years using pooled data from the 2013-18 National Health Interview Survey. FS was assessed as an aggregate score (6-24) based on worry about six life tasks: paying for: monthly bills, housing expenses, healthcare, illness/accident, maintaining standard of living, saving money for retirement. Individuals in the highest quartile of the score were defined as having high FS. Psychological distress (PD) was

SUBMITTER: Nasir A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11752891 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature