INFLUENCE OF ECONOMIC STATUS ON THE SOCIAL HEALTH OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS AT AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA
1 Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
2 Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
* Corresponding author: elachielizabeth@abueducationjournals.com
2 Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
* Corresponding author: elachielizabeth@abueducationjournals.com
Abstract
This paper explores the influence of economic status on the social health of undergraduate students at Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria,
Nigeria. Education is a fundamental aspect of individual growth and societal development. However, students' economic backgrounds can
significantly impact their social well-being. To execute this research, four research questions and four research hypotheses were formulated to
guide the study. In this study, descriptive survey design was used with three hundred and fifty-seven (357) respondents chosen as the sample
size for the study. The analytical tool used was mean and standard deviation with a benchmark of 2.50. The results revealed that there are
challenges students with lower economic status face in accessing essential educational resources, there are ways economic status contributes
to the mental health and overall well-being of undergraduate students, economic status influences Social Integration and Networking
Opportunities of Students and perceptions of undergraduate students regarding the role of economic status in shaping their access to social
support systems is high. The researchers conclude by recommending that compare the experiences of students with lower economic status
across different educational institutions and settings, among others.
Keywords
Influence
Economic Status
Social Health
Undergraduate
Students
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How to Cite
Elizabeth, E., E, E., & Harande, Y. (2024). INFLUENCE OF ECONOMIC STATUS ON THE SOCIAL HEALTH OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS AT AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA. Global Journal of Health Related Researches, 6(2), 37-42. https://doi.org/10.67203/gjhrr.2024.r5uiyfi4
E. Elizabeth, E. E, and Y. Harande, "INFLUENCE OF ECONOMIC STATUS ON THE SOCIAL HEALTH OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS AT AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA," Global Journal of Health Related Researches, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 37-42, August 2024. doi: 10.67203/gjhrr.2024.r5uiyfi4