This study explores the relationship between financial independence and mental health among emerging adult college students, focusing on two key psychological indicators: anxiety and flourishing. Drawing on data from college students across two U.S. universities, the research examines how varying levels of financial responsibility - measured through funding sources, itemized expenses, and self-reported motivation - relate to scores on the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7) and the Flourishing Scale (FS).

Accepted Oral Presentation