Financial Issues and Students’ Stress Among Private University Students in Selangor, Malaysia

Siti Quyume Azira Aziz, Nuzha Mohamed Taha, Yashnee Sandramogan, Nur Muneerah Kasim and Siti Aminah Harun
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Siti Quyume Azira Aziz: Faculty of Education and Humanities, UNITAR International University,
Nuzha Mohamed Taha: Faculty of Education and Humanities, UNITAR International University,
Yashnee Sandramogan: Faculty of Education and Humanities, UNITAR International University,
Nur Muneerah Kasim: Faculty of Education and Humanities, UNITAR International University,
Siti Aminah Harun: Faculty of Education and Humanities, UNITAR International University,

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 4, 6982-6990

Abstract: The rising cost of higher education, especially in private universities, has significantly contributed to the psychological burden of students. The current study examines the relationship between financial issues and stress among students at private universities in Selangor, Malaysia, and specifically Lincoln University and UNITAR students. Using a quantitative method and employing the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), data were collected from 205 participants. Pearson correlation analysis revealed a very strong positive correlation between stress and financial problems (r = 0.848, p

Date: 2025
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