ICPS
2021 APS Virtual Convention · 2021
The Effect of Financial Stress on Executive Functioning and Cortisol in First-Generation College Students
- Ana Vielma
St. Edward's University - Ana Vielma
The University of Texas at Austin - Katherine Goldey
St. Edward's University - Stephanie Cawthon
The University of Texas at Austin
Abstract
The present study investigated the effect of financial stress on the cognitive functions and cortisol levels of first-generation and continuing-generation students. Higher cortisol reactivity to a financial or academic stressor predicted faster and more accurate performance on the Tower of London task for first-generation students, but not continuing-generation students.
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