Subjective social status and psychosocial characteristics in students of stricto sensu graduate courses
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Social Status, Socioeconomic Position, Psychosocial Impact, Graduate Education, StudentsAbstract
Objective: To analyze associations between subjective social status and psychosocial characteristics in a sample of incoming graduate students. Methods: An observational, cross-sectional study conducted with 321 graduate students from a Brazilian public university. Data collection was performed online using a questionnaire containing sociodemographic, academic, and psychosocial variables. Descriptive and multiple statistical analysis was performed with a Poisson regression model. Results: The prevalence of students with subjective social status assessments ranged from regular to very poor. Male sex, not practicing faith, having current financial concerns, low self-esteem and per capita family income below two minimum wages were associated with low self-perception of social status. Conclusion: Graduate students position themselves at fair to low levels on the social ladder, with a significant association between low subjective social status and psychological and social variables.
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