Behavioral and Environmental Factors Affecting Financial Anxiety Among Work Scholars in a Faith-Based University

Lowena De Ocampo

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Lowena De Ocampo Adventist University of the Philippines

Keywords:

financial anxiety, work-scholars, behavioral, environmental factors

Abstract

Work-scholar programs help students overcome financial barriers to education, however, these students often experience financial anxiety due to the demanding balance between work, studies, and financial responsibilities. This study investigates how specific behaviors and environmental factors interact to influence work scholars' financial anxiety levels. Using descriptive-correlational research, a total of 165 from a faith-based university were the respondents of the study. The data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, correlation, and regression. The result revealed that there is no significant relationship between financial anxiety and the individual behavioral factors of work scholars. On the other hand, significant relationship was identified between financial anxiety and environmental factors. Peer financial comparison increased anxiety while financial support decreased it.

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