Working Students Survey: Financial Stress, Work-School Conflict, and Academic Outcomes

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Consent

This survey is part of an academic research project examining how financial stress and work-school conflict relate to GPA and academic performance among working college students, and whether academic motivation, financial knowledge, and financial interference with school play a role in that relationship. Your responses will help researchers better understand the experiences of students who work while attending college.

Thank you for participating in this research study. This survey asks about your experiences balancing work and school, your financial situation, and your academic performance. There are no right or wrong answers — please answer as honestly as possible based on your own experiences. Your participation is voluntary, and you may skip any question you do not wish to answer. Your responses will be kept confidential and used for research purposes only.

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Estimated time to complete this survey: approximately 7–9 minutes.

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Eligibility Screening

Are you currently enrolled as a student at a college or university? *
Are you currently employed (part-time or full-time) while enrolled in college? *
Are you 18 years of age or older? *

Financial Stress

I feel financially stressed. *

Work-School Conflict

Because of my job, I go to school tired. *
My job demands and responsibilities interfere with my school work. *
I spend less time studying and doing homework because of my job. *
My job takes up time that I'd rather spend at school or on school work. *
When I'm at school, I spend a lot of time thinking about my job. *

Academic Motivation

I am pursuing my education because it will eventually allow me to enter the job market in a field I like. *
I believe finishing my education is important for reaching my personal goals. *
I have decided that continuing my education is important to me. *
I have decided that a college education is the right choice for me. *

Academic Performance

Overall, I am performing well academically during the current semester. *
I am completing the amount of schoolwork expected of me during the current semester. *
I am satisfied with the quality of the schoolwork I have completed during the current semester. *

Subjective Financial Knowledge

I am knowledgeable about personal finances. *

Financial Issues Interfering with School Performance

Financial issues interfere with my school performance. *

GPA

What is your current cumulative GPA? (Report on a 0.00–4.00 scale. If you are not certain of the exact number, please provide your best estimate.) *

Attention Check

To show that you are paying attention, please select Disagree for this statement. *

Demographics

These questions are optional. You may skip any of them.

What is your age?
What is your gender?
What is your current year in school?
Are you currently enrolled full-time or part-time?
On average, how many hours per week are you currently employed?
What is your race or ethnicity? (Select all that apply.)

Thank you

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Your responses will help researchers better understand the experiences of working college students and the factors that may affect academic performance. If you have any questions about this study, please contact the research team using the information provided in the consent materials.