@unpublished{theses_frw4136,
            year = {2023},
           title = {Well-being of students in the context of higher gas prices},
          author = {R.J. Vos},
             url = {https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/4136/},
        abstract = {Energy prices, particularly gas have increased tremendously over the past year. This has consequences for the well-being of low-income residents. Governmental help via energy allowance is created for these low-income residents. However, students are excluded from this allowance. This research aims to identify how the well-being of students is affected by higher gas prices, which led to the following research question: "How do higher gas prices affect the well-being of students, in terms of financial well-being, minimisation of gas usage and indoor comfort?" It is expected that the higher gas prices have a negative influence on students' well-being. In order to answer this question, a quantitative research approach was used, and an online survey collected data. This study discovered that higher gas prices negatively affect students' well-being. Students experience financial troubles due to higher energy costs. Furthermore, students feel less comfortable in their own houses due to the lower settings of the thermostat. Students also experience more stress, and finally, students change their behaviour regarding gas usage. Therefore, the government should consider students' different situations and redecide whether energy allowance should be granted. Possible further research could investigate how other low-income groups' well-being is affected by higher gas prices.}
}