scholarly journals In Pursuit of Financial Well-being: The Effects of Financial Literacy, Financial Behaviour and Financial Stress on Employees in Labuan

Author(s):  
Zaiton Osman ◽  
Erni Marlina Madzlan ◽  
Phang Ing

The exposure to a plethora of choices and relatively complex financial products has intensified the need for financial knowledge adequacy in order to acquire the skills needed to make sound financial decisions. The studyaimed to examine the effects of financial literacy and financial behaviour on respondents’ financial well-being and to assess the role of financial stress in mediating these relationships. Using a web-based online survey approach, a total of 213 employees in the government and private sectors in the Federal Territory of Labuan responded to the self-administered questionnaire via convenience sampling technique. All data were analyzed using Partial Least Square (PLS) version 3.0. This study found significant relationships between financial literacy, financial stress, and financial well-being. However, there was no significant correlation between financial behaviour and financial wellbeing. Subsequently, financial stress proved to have no mediating effecton predicting employee’s financial well-being in FT Labuan.

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 672
Author(s):  
Anisa Putri Nur Hidayah ◽  
Ida Bagus Anom Purbawangsa ◽  
Nyoman Abundanti

Financial literacy is financial knowledge and capability that affects efforts to improve financial well-being. This study aims to obtain empirical evidence that financial literacy, financial planning, and income have an effect on financial well-being. The data used in the research is primary data which was collected by conducting a survey in the form of distributing questionnaires and interviews with female teachers in Denpasar City. The sample is determined by the nonprobability sampling technique, quota sampling type. This study uses data analysis techniques Structural Equation Model (SEM) with Partial Least Square (PLS) software. This study shows that financial literacy, financial planning, and income have a positive and significant effect on the financial welfare of female teachers in Denpasar City. The implications of the theoretical research results add to the reference to empirical research on the concept of financial literacy and welfare theory. This shows that financial literacy which includes the knowledge, skills, and beliefs of individuals in managing their finances will influence financial decisions that will be made to achieve the expected financial well-being. Keywords: Financial Literacy, Planning, Income, Welfare.


2018 ◽  
Vol 56 ◽  
pp. 04008
Author(s):  
Wan Noordiana Wan Hanafi ◽  
Salina Daud ◽  
Nur Lyana Baharin

This research is carried out to examine the influences of blue ocean leadership styles on emotional intelligence. A stratified random sampling technique is used to identify the sample for this study. Questionnaire is distributed to 120 middle to top level leaders from the selected government link companies (GLCs) which is listed in the Government Link Transformation Programme (GLTP). A partial least square structural model (PLS-SEM) approach is used to analyses the data for this study. The findings indicate that there is a significant relationship between blue ocean leadership style and emotional intelligence. This study would give practical implications where it could inform leaders that they need to have high emotional intelligence in order to lead the organization. This study also contributes to new knowledge by pointing to the leadership role of accurate attributions, where each attribution can lead to enhancing leader effectiveness.


Financial literacy is a means to tackle the problem of financial exclusion. It is a combination of awareness, skills, knowledge, attitude and behaviors necessary to make sound financial decisions and achieve financial well being. Objective of this study is to analyze current policy, practices and evidences on financial literacy. The study has been carried out on the basis of review of literature and secondary data collected from a range of sources. It is found that the government of India, RBI and other regulatory bodies are running financial literacy campaigns through diverse mediums. Financial literacy centers (FLCs) are contributing for enhancement of financial literacy. However, they need to be strengthened by enhancing resources. Inclusion of financial education in school and college curriculum has also been recommended. Scope of the study is limited to Ghaziabad district of Uttar Pradesh in India. The study might be valuable for policymakers in enhancing financial inclusion.


2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hardius Usman ◽  
Chairy Chairy ◽  
Nucke Widowati Kusumo Projo

Purpose The purpose of this study are: to study the difference between halal awareness and halal certified awareness, and the relationship between the two variables; to study the differences in knowledge about halal and halal certified, as well as their relationship with halal awareness and halal certified awareness; and to build and test research models regarding factors that affect certified halal awareness. Design/methodology/approach The target population is Muslims who live in Indonesia and are 18 years old or more. The self-administered survey method is carried out based on a purposive sampling technique. The authors collect data from 428 Muslim respondents in Indonesia through an online survey. This study applies the partial least square–structural equation model to examine causal relationships and test hypotheses. Findings This study reveals several results: halal awareness is a different concept from halal-certified awareness; knowledge of halal is a different concept from knowledge of halal certificates; awareness is an outcome of knowledge, but knowledge is not an outcome of awareness; halal awareness has a significant effect on halal-certified awareness; knowledge about halal certificates has a significant effect on halal-certified awareness, but knowledge about halal does not have a significant effect; knowledge of halal certificates is not influenced by knowledge of halal and halal awareness; and exposure and religious commitment have a significant role in increasing knowledge and awareness. Originality/value Research that explores the difference between halal awareness and halal certified awareness, and Muslim knowledge about halal and halal certified, especially in the context of halal-certified food, is still very limited in the literature provided, if not unavailable. Furthermore, this study also builds and tests research models regarding the factors that affect certified halal awareness, which is limited or may not have been found in the literature.


2021 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 61-68
Author(s):  
Siska Ayu Kartika

There is a dilemma of accepting the new educational system, that we know as “e-learning” by students within educational institutions. We have to replace face-to-face education with distance education in response to the COVID-19. This form of distance education, e-learning, differs from conventional education: being suddenly, unreadily and forcefully implemented.  This study examined and assessed the impact of e-learning to college students, during pandemic. An online survey was conducted amongst some college students in the Mechanical Engineering Dept, at Universitas Balikpapan using a purposive sampling technique. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Square - Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM). The result of this study has confirmed the positive of direct effect variables (attitude, affect and motivation; perceived behavioral intention (ease of use technology, accessibility and cognitive engagement). This study suggests relevant parties to the education system, to improve the implementation of e-learning systems.


2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 105-123
Author(s):  
Gentjan Çera ◽  
Khurram Ajaz Khan ◽  
Zuzana Rowland ◽  
Humberto Nuno Rito Ribeiro

The aim of this paper is to investigate the determinants of financial advice with a special focus on the cultural role in the influence of risk tolerance on seeking advice for financial issues. Financial literacy is covered by financial attitude, behaviour and knowledge. Financial inclusion is the other factor considered in the conceptual framework, as an indicator which can enhance both financial behaviour and financial advice. The research is based on primary data collected in two European nations, manifesting differences in culture, which gives the possibility to test the uncertainty avoidance role in the above relationship. This particular focus is the novelty of this work, as it sheds light on the importance of culture while designing policies with the aim to enhance individuals’ financial literacy and advice. The hypotheses are tested by using Partial Least Square- Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) method. It was found that financial behaviour improves as financial inclusion gets better, along with financial attitude and knowledge. Furthermore, financial advice is positively influenced by financial inclusion and risk tolerance and partly by financial literacy. Additionally, findings demonstrate that culture does matter in explaining differences between countries. Culture in this paper is represented by uncertainty avoidance, as one of the Hofstede’s culture dimension. Individuals from countries that manifest a very high preference for avoiding uncertainty reflect a negative relationship between risk tolerance and financial advice. The paper offers useful insights for policymakers and industry leaders in understanding the most influential factors on financial advice. This enables them to scheme policies and services aimed at equipping citizens with knowledge and skills to make the best use of their financial resources.


2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Poppy Alvianolita Sanistasya ◽  
Kusdi Raharjo ◽  
Mohammad Iqbal

AbstractThe aim of this paper is to find out the effect of financial literacy on enterprises (SEs) performance and the effect of financial inclusion on small enterprises (SEs) performance. This research is an explanatory research. The sample includes 100 SEs in East Kalimantan. The sample is gathered by using non probability sampling technique. By implementing census approach the data is gathered from all SEs in East Kalimantan. This study was a quantitative approach and data were analyzed using PLS (Partial Least Square). The unit of level analysis is the SEs business players in East Kalimantan. The results showed a positive and significant effect of financial literacy on enterprises (SEs) performance and, financial inclusion positively affects the performance of small enterprises (SEs). Keywords: financial literacy, financial inclusion, small enterprises performancePengaruh Literasi Keuangan dan Inklusi Keuangan Terhadap Kinerja Usaha Kecil di Kalimantan TimurAbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh literasi keuangan terhadap kinerja usaha kecil, dan pengaruh inklusi keuangan terhadap kinerja usaha kecil. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian explanatory. Sampel penelitian adalah 100 UMKM yang ada di Kalimantan Timur. Sampel dikumpulkan menggunakan teknik non probability sampling dengan pendekatan sensus yaitu mengambi seluruh UMKM yang beroperasi di Kalimantan Timur untuk dijadikan sampel dan dilakukan pengujian untuk menjawab isu penelitian yang diangkat. Penelitian ini bersifat kuantitatif dan menggunakan alat analisis PLS (Partial Least Square). Level unit analisis penelitian ini adalah pelaku usaha kecil di Kalimantan Timur. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa literasi keuangan berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap kinerja usaha kecil dan inklusi keuangan memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja usaha kecil. Kata kunci: literasi keuangan, inklusi keuangan, kinerja usaha kecil


2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hazlina Mohd Padil ◽  
Eley Suzana Kasim ◽  
Salwa Muda ◽  
Norhidayah Ismail ◽  
Norlaila Md Zin

Purpose This study aims to examine the relationship between budgeting skills and financial goals and the level of awareness of investment scams among university students. Design/methodology/approach An online survey was administered to university students in Malaysia. A total of 211 responses were received. The data was analysed using partial least square method based on structural equation modelling technique by using SmartPLS-3.0 and SPSS-20 statistical software. Findings Findings indicated that having adequate budgeting skills can significantly affect awareness of investment scam among students. This implies that early financial management education among students should focus on instilling disciplined budgeting habit to prevent them from becoming victims of investment scams. Nevertheless, when examining financial goals among the respondents, the study found that having a clear financial goal does not significantly contribute to their awareness in identifying investment scams. As such, students need to be properly guided in setting their financial objectives such as avoiding unrealistic goals to lead a luxurious lifestyle using “fast and easy” money. Social implications This study recommends that higher education institutions need to work together with relevant regulators and law enforcers in providing necessary financial literacy education as part of the investment scam prevention measures. Originality/value This study contributes to the literature gap on the need to focus on financial literacy in creating awareness towards investment scams among university students.


2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Willy Abdillah

This research examines the empirical model of individuals’ involvement with fan pages. The research model was developed based on the social influence factors and the brand post popularity model. The research employed an online survey questionnaire. 300 samples were collected by using a purposive sampling technique, and analyzed using the Partial Least Square (PLS) method. The results showed that identification, interactivity, informational content and valence of comment were the motivating factors for the intent to become involved with fan pages. It was indicated that the brand popularity model was not the only relevant model to explain the social computing phenomenon in the context of fan pages, but social influence factors also play a part. The implications for stakeholders and further research are discussed. Keywords: Social influence factors, brand post popularity factors, intention, and involvement with fan pages


2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-38
Author(s):  
Fitria Ardiana

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of entrepreneurial characteristics, interest in entrepreneurship, business networks, promotion and government support for the success of creative industries based in Magelang Regency. The sampling technique uses non-probability sampling with a convenience sampling approach, as many as 100 entrepreneurs. Data collection techniques using a questionnaire or questionnaire. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Square with reflective measurement models for each latent variable in the study . The suggestion from this research is that entrepreneurs can increase theircourage in taking risks and create interesting and creative things and be more active in participating in programs organized by the government to increase business success and the government can give awards or prizes to entrepreneurs who actively participate in government programs.


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