THE ILLNESS OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AND THE FAMILY IMPACT

Abstract

The study is characterized as a qualitative-quantitative research, with the objective of exploring the psychosocial impacts on university students who reconcile academic, professional and family journeys. Through a sample of 65 students, sociodemographic, academic, occupational and family aspects were investigated, evidencing the high rate of stress and anxiety. The results indicate that the overload of multiple responsibilities compromises mental health, highlighting the role of Moscovici's theories of Social Representations and Dejours' Pleasure-Suffering as fundamental for understanding the dilemmas faced. It was observed that family support is a crucial emotional anchor, but in cases of family misunderstanding, students report a negative impact on relationships. The analysis reveals that the conciliation of work and academic demands generates a cycle of emotional and physical exhaustion. The study concludes that there is a need for institutional and family support networks to mitigate the effects of mental illness, proposing interventions that promote balance and well-being.