Ekonomisk ohälsa: sambandet mellan privatekonomisk situation och psykisk hälsa hos unga vuxna
(2022) PSPR14 20212Department of Psychology
- Abstract (Swedish)
- Tidigare forskning har visat på samband mellan ekonomiska och psykologiska variabler såsom skuldsättning och psykisk ohälsa. Föreliggande enkätstudie syftade till att belysa unga vuxnas privatekonomiska situation och koppla denna till psykisk ohälsa, impulsivitet samt coping. Enkäten distribuerades digitalt till ett representativt urval av unga vuxna (n = 2057) under oktober 2021. Statistiska analyser utfördes i syfte att belysa skillnader mellan deltagare som tagit konsumtionslån/snabblån, hade ekonomiska svårigheter eller privata skulder till närstående och de som inte hade detta. De psykologiska variabler som mättes utgjordes av sannolik klinisk ångest/depression, upplevd ensamhet och impulsivitet. Även användande av copingstrategier... (More)
- Tidigare forskning har visat på samband mellan ekonomiska och psykologiska variabler såsom skuldsättning och psykisk ohälsa. Föreliggande enkätstudie syftade till att belysa unga vuxnas privatekonomiska situation och koppla denna till psykisk ohälsa, impulsivitet samt coping. Enkäten distribuerades digitalt till ett representativt urval av unga vuxna (n = 2057) under oktober 2021. Statistiska analyser utfördes i syfte att belysa skillnader mellan deltagare som tagit konsumtionslån/snabblån, hade ekonomiska svårigheter eller privata skulder till närstående och de som inte hade detta. De psykologiska variabler som mättes utgjordes av sannolik klinisk ångest/depression, upplevd ensamhet och impulsivitet. Även användande av copingstrategier samt den finansiella förmågan hos samplet undersöktes. Slutligen undersöktes Covid-19-pandemins inverkan på unga vuxnas vardag, psykiska hälsa och privatekonomi. De mätinstrument som användes utgjordes av HADS, DJGLS, BriefCOPE samt egenformulerade frågor rörande exempelvis privatekonomisk situation. Resultaten påvisade att de med sannolik klinisk ångest/depression i högre utsträckning hade tagit konsumtionslån/snabblån samt upplevt ekonomiska svårigheter. I linje med detta rapporterade de som befann sig i en sämre privatekonomisk situation en högre förekomst av ångest- samt depressionssymtom. Resultaten påvisade även signifikanta skillnader gällande impulsivitet, finansiell förmåga, upplevd ensamhet och coping mellan de som hade upplevt ekonomiska svårigheter och de som inte hade detta. Covid-19-pandemin sågs inte enbart ha förändrat unga vuxnas situation till det sämre. Studiens resultat stärker det samband som sedan tidigare är belagt mellan ekonomi och psykisk ohälsa samt betonar vikten av ökad medvetenhet och preventivt arbete både hos Kronofogden, Budget- och skuldrådgivningen samt psykiatrin men även hos privatpersoner. (Less)
- Abstract
- Previous research has established the relationship between economical and psychological variables such as indebtedness and mental illness. The present survey aimed to illuminate the private economy of young adults and relate it to mental illness, impulsivity and coping. The survey was digitally distributed to a representative sample of young adults (n = 2057) during October 2021. Statistical analyses were made to enlighten differences between participants who had taken loans for consumption, had economic difficulties or personal debts and those who did not. Psychological variables that were measured consisted of probable clinical anxiety/depression, loneliness and impulsivity. Also, the practice of coping strategies and the financial... (More)
- Previous research has established the relationship between economical and psychological variables such as indebtedness and mental illness. The present survey aimed to illuminate the private economy of young adults and relate it to mental illness, impulsivity and coping. The survey was digitally distributed to a representative sample of young adults (n = 2057) during October 2021. Statistical analyses were made to enlighten differences between participants who had taken loans for consumption, had economic difficulties or personal debts and those who did not. Psychological variables that were measured consisted of probable clinical anxiety/depression, loneliness and impulsivity. Also, the practice of coping strategies and the financial literacy of the sample were studied. Finally, the impact of the Covid-19-pandemic on young adults’ health and private economy was examined. Measurements used consisted of HADS, DJGLS, BriefCOPE and questions formulated by the author concerning private economy. The results indicated that those who had probable clinical anxiety/depression to a larger extent had taken loans for consumption and had experienced economic difficulties. Likewise, those who had difficulties concerning their private economy reported a higher incidence of symptoms of anxiety/depression. The results also indicated significant differences concerning impulsivity, financial literacy, loneliness and coping between those who had experienced economic difficulties and those who did not. The Covid-19-pandemic did not solely worsen the situation of young adults. The results of the study strengthen the relationship between economy and mental illness that already has been established in former research and emphasizes the importance of increased awareness and prevention both from governmental agencies, health care and citizens. (Less)
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- Samuelsson, Emma LU
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- course
- PSPR14 20212
- year
- 2022
- type
- H3 - Professional qualifications (4 Years - )
- subject
- keywords
- skuldsättning, HADS, coping, upplevd ensamhet, finansiell förmåga, indebtedness, experienced loneliness, financial literacy
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- Swedish
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- 9081669
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abstract = {{Previous research has established the relationship between economical and psychological variables such as indebtedness and mental illness. The present survey aimed to illuminate the private economy of young adults and relate it to mental illness, impulsivity and coping. The survey was digitally distributed to a representative sample of young adults (n = 2057) during October 2021. Statistical analyses were made to enlighten differences between participants who had taken loans for consumption, had economic difficulties or personal debts and those who did not. Psychological variables that were measured consisted of probable clinical anxiety/depression, loneliness and impulsivity. Also, the practice of coping strategies and the financial literacy of the sample were studied. Finally, the impact of the Covid-19-pandemic on young adults’ health and private economy was examined. Measurements used consisted of HADS, DJGLS, BriefCOPE and questions formulated by the author concerning private economy. The results indicated that those who had probable clinical anxiety/depression to a larger extent had taken loans for consumption and had experienced economic difficulties. Likewise, those who had difficulties concerning their private economy reported a higher incidence of symptoms of anxiety/depression. The results also indicated significant differences concerning impulsivity, financial literacy, loneliness and coping between those who had experienced economic difficulties and those who did not. The Covid-19-pandemic did not solely worsen the situation of young adults. The results of the study strengthen the relationship between economy and mental illness that already has been established in former research and emphasizes the importance of increased awareness and prevention both from governmental agencies, health care and citizens.}},
author = {{Samuelsson, Emma}},
language = {{swe}},
note = {{Student Paper}},
title = {{Ekonomisk ohälsa: sambandet mellan privatekonomisk situation och psykisk hälsa hos unga vuxna}},
year = {{2022}},
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