研究显示 美国人通常因为经济问题而感到焦虑
People are plagued by financial anxiety, according to the results of an annual poll of 1,004 adults conducted by the American Psychiatric Association released on Monday. This year's national anxiety score -- derived by mean scores on a scale of zero to 100 -- is 51 Two-thirds of respondents said they were extremely or somewhat anxious about paying their bills or expenses. Last year, 56 percent of people reported financial worries. Nearly four in five Hispanic adults reported concerns about paying the bills, as did three-quarters of women and young adults (ages 18 to 34). "That increased stress and anxiety can significantly impact many aspects of people's lives, including their mental health, and it can affect families," APA president Anita Everett said in the report. A range of factors are contributing to Americans' financial stress. Wages have been stagnant for many workers. Consumer debt hit a record high last fall and some argue that high housing costs are a growing problem for many households. Americans currently shoulder more than $1.4 trillion in student debt. |