Perceived financial decline and depressive symptoms among undergraduate students in Japan in 2022 during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study of potential indirect associations
Perceived financial decline was associated with depressive symptoms among undergraduate students even in 2022. These findings highlight the need for continued financial and mental health support for vulnerable students.
Authors
- Yukihiro Sato (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5657-8379)
- Hiroshi Morimura
- Eiji Yoshioka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3316-1057)
- Yasuaki Saijo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6211-8202)
Institutions
- Asahikawa Medical College Hospital (JP)
- Sapporo City University (JP)
- Asahikawa Medical University (JP)
- Tohoku University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-12-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-25867-3
- Primary Topic
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00