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Title: The Relationship Between Financial Worries and Psychological Distress Among U.S. Adults

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2022

ISBN: 0123456789

ISSN: 1573-3475

DOI: 10.1007/S10834-022-09820-9

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Abstract: This study examines the association between financial worries and psychological distress among US adults and tests its moderating effects by gender, marital status, employment status, education, and income levels. Data were derived from the cross-sectional 2018 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) of the adult population. The hierarchical regression analysis revealed that higher financial worries were significantly associated with higher psychological distress. Additionally, the association between financial worries and psychological distress was more pronounced among the unmarried, the unemployed, lower-income households, and renters than their counterparts. The findings suggest that accessible financial counseling programs and public health intervention programs are needed to mitigate financial worries and its negative influences on overall psychological health, with greater attention devoted to vulnerable populations.

Url: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10834-022-09820-9

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Authors: Ryu, Soomin; Fan, Lu

Periodical (Full): Journal of Family and Economic Issues

Issue: 1

Volume: 44

Pages: 16-30

Data Collections: IPUMS Health Surveys - NHIS

Topics: Health, Population Health and Health Systems, Poverty and Welfare

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