36th Annual Student Research Conference
Effects of Employment on Student Wellness
Arabella Takamiya* and Vidhi Patel
Dr. Julene Ensign and Dr. Nancy Daley-Moore, Faculty Mentors
College students study and work scholarship, work-study, or outside employment. Full-time students often work as little as 5 to 20+ hours a week. This study looks at the effects of employment on the 5 Dimensions of Wellness: physical, relational, intellectual, spiritual, and financial. In the Fall of 2022, first-year students were given a survey regarding their well-being. There were approximately n = 238 pretest responses and n = 64 post-test responses. Analysis of the survey data was computed using One-Way ANOVA and correlations, and key phrases categorized responses to find the significant impact of employment status on overall student wellness. Results indicate that the average hours worked impact the well-being of students, particularly physically and financially. Ultimately, a focus on developing the time management skills of students and creating flexibility of employment available on campus can be beneficial for students to balance work, academics, and well-being.
Keywords: Midwest, Univerisity, Student Wellness, College Students
Topic(s):Health Science
Presentation Type: Poster Presentation
Session: 3-2
Location: Student Union Building Activities Room
Time: 3:00