BETWEEN DEADLINES AND PEER SUPPORT: UNCOVERING THE MENTAL HEALTH OF WORKING STUDENTS UNDER PRESSURE

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the impact of work pressure and social support on the
mental health of working students. The research adopts a quantitative approach with 105 respondents, utilizing surveys to collect data on the levels of work pressure, social support, and mental health. The findings reveal that work pressure significantly negatively affects mental health, while social support has a significant positive impact. The results show that higher levels of work pressure correlate with poorer mental health, whereas stronger social support improves mental health outcomes. The study
also found that social support moderates the relationship between work pressure and mental health, suggesting that students with stronger support systems experience less negative impact from work pressure. This research contributes to the understanding of the factors influencing mental health among working students and provides recommendations for university policies to reduce work-related stress and improve social support systems