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Understanding Student Loan Decisions: A Literature Review
Author(s) -
Cho Soo Hyun,
Xu Yilan,
Kiss D. Elizabeth
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
family and consumer sciences research journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.372
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 1552-3934
pISSN - 1077-727X
DOI - 10.1111/fcsr.12099
Subject(s) - student loan , loan , population , business , higher education , actuarial science , psychology , public relations , medical education , economics , political science , finance , sociology , economic growth , medicine , demography
Because of the continuing increase in college costs and the need for a college education, the use of student loans has affected many individuals and households in the U nited S tates. Researchers and policy‐makers need a comprehensive review of literature to understand the determinants and consequences of student loans. This article provides information on the current trends in student loans, reviews the effect of education loans on college enrollment and career decisions, as well as the effects on personal life decisions. Implications for future research related to methodology, information, and the decision‐making process for an at‐risk population are offered.