Influence of Economic Status on the Social Health of Undergraduate Students at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

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 sample size for the study. The analytical tool used was mean and standard deviation with a benchmark of 2.50. The end results revealed that there is challenges students with lower economic status face in accessing essential educational resources, there are ways economic status contribute to the mental health and overall well-being of undergraduate students, economic status influence on 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 researcher concludes by recommending that compare the experiences of students with lower economic status across different educational institutions and settings, among others.

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APA

SN, A , E., E , E., E & K., A (2024). Influence of Economic Status on the Social Health of Undergraduate Students at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Afribary. Retrieved from https://tracking.afribary.com/works/influence-of-economic-status-on-the-social-health-of-undergraduate-students-at-ahmadu-bello-university-zaria

MLA 8th

SN, Akorede et. al. "Influence of Economic Status on the Social Health of Undergraduate Students at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria" Afribary. Afribary, 16 Jan. 2024, https://tracking.afribary.com/works/influence-of-economic-status-on-the-social-health-of-undergraduate-students-at-ahmadu-bello-university-zaria. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

MLA7

SN, Akorede, Elachi E. , Ejeh E. and Aliyu K. . "Influence of Economic Status on the Social Health of Undergraduate Students at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria". Afribary, Afribary, 16 Jan. 2024. Web. 22 Dec. 2024. < https://tracking.afribary.com/works/influence-of-economic-status-on-the-social-health-of-undergraduate-students-at-ahmadu-bello-university-zaria >.

Chicago

SN, Akorede , E., Elachi , E., Ejeh and K., Aliyu . "Influence of Economic Status on the Social Health of Undergraduate Students at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria" Afribary (2024). Accessed December 22, 2024. https://tracking.afribary.com/works/influence-of-economic-status-on-the-social-health-of-undergraduate-students-at-ahmadu-bello-university-zaria