Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown
Published: April 28, 2025
Purpose The purpose of this systematic review is to synthesize existing empirical research on the psychological burden financial obligations, specifically examining impact debt and stress mental health (MH) across diverse populations contexts. Design/methodology/approach Using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews Meta-Analyses guidelines, paper analyzed 66 peer-reviewed articles from Web Science (2003–2024) via bibliometric theory-context-characteristics-methodology frameworks. search equation combined terms like debt, indebtedness (ID) (MH). Findings Debt consistently correlates with adverse MH outcomes (depression, anxiety, suicidality), mediated by factors perceived control social support. Longitudinal studies reveal enduring “scar effects” crises (e.g. 2008 recession, COVID-19). Vulnerable groups (low-income families, minorities, youth) face heightened risks, while systemic (policy gaps, labor instability) exacerbate stress. Methodologies are predominantly quantitative (national surveys longitudinal panels), emerging use big data media analysis). Originality/value This integrates fragmented literature, highlighting as a critical determinant MH. It calls interdisciplinary frameworks linking individual coping structural interventions relief policies community resilience programs). Gaps include limited low middle income countries representation policy evaluation studies. Future should prioritize intersectional analyses designs inform equitable economic policies.
Language: Английский