scholarly journals Financial Literacy in Japan: New Evidence Using Financial Knowledge, Behavior, and Attitude

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 3683 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoshihiko Kadoya ◽  
Mostafa Saidur Rahim Khan

Success in the current complex and sophisticated financial marketplaces depends on the ability of people to make sustainable financial decisions to improve their future well-being, for which financial literacy is a pathway. This study examines the relationship between the demographic and socio-economic factors and financial literacy in Japan by segregating financial literacy into financial knowledge, attitude, and behavior, and providing a deeper understanding of the relationships. The methodology included using data from the Financial Literacy Survey 2016 by the Central Council for Financial Services Information of Japan. We used a linear regression model to explain how demographic and socio-economic factors relate to financial knowledge, attitude, and behavior. Results show that education, the balance of financial assets, and the use of financial information are positively related, while the experience of financial trouble is negatively related to financial knowledge, attitude, and behavior. We show that males are more financially knowledgeable than females, but females are more positive than males with regard to financial behavior and financial attitude. Age is positively related to financial knowledge but negatively related to financial attitude, thus suggesting that middle-aged people in Japan are more financially knowledgeable, but younger and older people are more positive with regard to financial behavior and attitude. The findings have implications for policymakers.

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 421
Author(s):  
YULIANI YULIANI

The Indonesian financial literacy index is still very low. This low index makes the government through the Financial Services Authority (OJK) make a strategy contained in the Indonesian National Financial Literacy Strategy or SNLKI (Revisit 2017). The strategy is expected that the Indonesian people have the knowledge and skills and beliefs that are reflected in attitudes and behaviors regarding financial management and are able to take quality financial decisions for Financial Well Being. The research objective is to analyze the direct effect of financial knowledge on financial literacy. Analyzing the indirect influence of financial behavior as a mediator of the effect of financial knowledge on financial literacy. Non-probability of purposive sampling technique as many as 105 respondents. Data collection conducted in May-June 2019. The data used is primary using the research instrument in the form of a questionnaire with a 5-point Likert scale measurement. Data was collected by distributing questionnaires both directly and online questionnaires through a Google questionnaire. Data analysis techniques are descriptive and inferential. Inferential testing using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The research findings are that there is a direct influence of financial knowledge on financial literacy. The indirect influence of financial behavior on financial literacy is not significant so financial behavior is not mediation.


2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (6(J)) ◽  
pp. 61-71
Author(s):  
Ramesh Prasad Chaulagain

Almost all the people around the world behave with money in daily lives whereas understanding how they behave is important. It is obvious that the education, which can not affect behavior of people, is worthless. Financial literacy also is believed to change financial behavior of individuals. Financial literacy implies two sides, i.e. concept and application of personal finance. The concept consists financial knowledge and basic skill of numeracy and financial decisions; the application consists the financial behavior. The focus of the article is to discuss how the financial literacy contributes financial behavior and thereby financial wellbeing of individuals. For this, the article presents a transmission mechanism of financial knowledge and skill to the financial behavior through a framework. However, there are some contexts, conditions and criterions to transmit the financial knowledge and skill into financial behavior and well-being. Moreover, categorizing the financial behavior of individuals is a significant issue in study of financial literacy. Particularly for the survey research, a new categorization and degree of the financial behavior is presented, which is ranked as good, moderate and weak financial behavior in comparative ways. The study establishes the relevancy of the evaluation criteria of financial behavior and also presents a framework on how the financial educations work contribute in financial behavior.


2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2(S)) ◽  
pp. 26-32
Author(s):  
Achmad Kautsar ◽  
Nadia Asandimitra

Indonesia currently has developed entrepreneurship both conceptually and practically and has developed very rapidly. Knowledge that must be possessed by an entrepreneur is financial knowledge. Adequate financial knowledge is needed to provide entrepreneurial skills to make sound financial decisions. Other variables of financial behavior that are important to be measured along with financial knowledge on the success of young entrepreneurial business are the level of financial behavior and financial literacy. This research was designed as explanatory research to explain the subject of the influence of financial knowledge, financial literacy, and financial attitude towards young entrepreneurial success. The research was conducted in the city of Surabaya. The population of this study is young entrepreneurs who have micro businesses. The sampling technique is done in a way cluster sampling. The analytical method used in this study is to use multiple linear regressions with validity test, reliability test, classic assumption test, and hypothesis testing.


2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 1575
Author(s):  
Luh Gede Krisna Dewi ◽  
Made Yenni Latrini

The aims of this study is to analyze and to find empirical evidence of the influence of socio-economic factors and materialism on the personal financial behavior of accounting students through their level of financial literacy. The research sample is accounting students at Bukit Jimbaran Campus determined using purposive sampling method. From the sampling process, 67 respondents completed the questionnaire. This study uses path analysis techniques (path analysis). The results of this study found that the financial literacy variable was able to mediate the relationship between the parents' socio-economic status on the pattern of personal financial behavior of accounting students. Social status and materialism attitudes also become factors that influence the level of financial literacy of students and their personal financial behavior. The implications of this research are expected to be useful for educational institutions to develop educational curricula and learning patterns related to socio-economic factors (parent status or income) and psychological factors (materialism) in influencing personal financial behavior of accounting students through the financial literacy level. Keywords: Personal Financial Behavior; Socio-Economic Factors; Materialism; Financial Literacy.


2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 845-866 ◽  
Author(s):  
Israel José dos Santos Felipe ◽  
Harrison Bachion Ceribeli ◽  
Túlio Queiroz Lana

AbstractConsidering that the quality of financial decisions taken by individuals depends on their financial knowledge, abilities and attitudes, it is possible to state that the well-being of a population depends on how financially literate it is. In this context, the aim of this study was to measure the financial literacy level of university students in north of Mexico. The research method used was the survey and the data collected were analyzed using the structural equation modeling technique. As results, it was possible to confirm that financial attitudes of university students of north of Mexico influence their financial behavior. However, it was not confirmed that financial knowledge of these students impacts their financial behavior. As a high relationship between financial attitudes, financial behavior and financial knowledge of analyzed individuals was not found, it is concluded that the level of financial literacy of university students in the north of Mexico is low. It implies in the necessity to invest in financial literacy programs that could help this population to better manage their resources, what would certainly impact on its savings and consumption decisions, and retirement planning.Keywords: Financial Literacy. Financial Education. Structural Equation Modeling. Mexican Students. Investigando o nível de alfabetização financeira de estudantes universitários ResumoConsiderando que a qualidade das decisões financeiras tomadas pelos indivíduos depende de seus conhecimentos, habilidades e atitudes financeiras, é possível afirmar que o bem-estar de uma população depende do quão financeiramente alfabetizada ela é. Neste contexto, o objetivo deste estudo foi mensurar o grau de alfabetização financeira dos estudantes universitários do norte do México. O método de pesquisa utilizado foi a survey e os dados coletados foram analisados por meio da técnica de modelagem de equações estruturais. Como resultados, foi possível confirmar que as atitudes financeiras dos universitários do norte do México influenciam seu comportamento financeiro. Todavia, não se confirmou que o conhecimento financeiro desses estudantes impacta seu comportamento financeiro. Como não se encontrou uma forte relação entre os conhecimentos, atitudes e comportamentos financeiros dos indivíduos analisados, conclui-se que o nível de alfabetização financeira dos estudantes universitários do norte do México é baixo. Isso implica na necessidade de investir em programas de alfabetização financeira para auxiliar essa população a melhor gerir seus recursos, o que certamente irá impactar em suas decisões de poupança e consumo, assim como em seu planejamento de aposentadoria.Palavras-chave: Alfabetização financeira. Educação financeira. Modelagem de equações Estruturais. Estudantes mexicanos.


Accounting ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 691-700 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rr. Iramani ◽  
Lutfi Lutfi

One of the main goals of every individual or household is to achieve financial well-being. Previous research has shown that various factors influence financial well-being. This research aims to develop an integrated family financial welfare model by examining various factors that affect it. This study uses data of 1,158 households taken using an online survey. The data is analyzed using a structural equation model. The results show that financial experience, financial knowledge, financial status, and marital status directly affect financial well-being. Financial behavior significantly mediates the influence of financial behavior, financial knowledge, and locus of control on financial well-being. Furthermore, marital status strengthens the effect of financial knowledge on financial well-being, but it does not strengthen the effect of financial experience on financial well-being. This study suggests that the Government and financial authorities need to improve further the effectiveness of financial literacy and financial inclusion programs and campaign for a more frugal life among households to avoid financial difficulties.


2020 ◽  
pp. 204717342094841
Author(s):  
Medhat Khalil

Financial citizenship is crucial in our modern world. Financial citizenship is underpinned by the education of future generations so that they can understand both their local and global economies to make the best financial decisions concerning their lives. This paper discusses financial literacy, how it relates to individual citizens, and how it correlates with social, political and business spheres. According to current financial capability models, every individual’s financial well-being can be boosted by developing their financial knowledge and competency, which will improve their motivations and confidence. Societal constructs significantly create financial socialization, which increases our accessibility and engagements with institutions, businesses, political systems and society as a whole. Being educated about the details required for financial literacy is every human being’s right. Citizens have been characterized as being personally responsible, participatory or justice oriented; each person’s specific perspective can impact their financial lives, which supports the importance of the current concept of financial citizenship. Boosting global education about economic citizenship will help to reduce poverty, create more sustainable economic environments, and improve social outcomes and the life satisfaction of the world population. These concepts will be explored and discussed in this paper.


2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 951-975 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Bayuk ◽  
Suzanne Aurora Altobello

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore potential benefits of gamification (application of game-playing elements) for financial well-being and motivation to save. Design/methodology/approach A preliminary survey of college students explored how gamification principles incorporated into money-savings/personal finance smartphone apps could improve financial well-being. The main study utilized Mechanical Turk participants, exposing them to financial game app descriptions that emphasized social features (e.g. leaderboards and ability to share achievements) or economic features (e.g. ability to earn real money or a higher interest rate). Objective and subjective financial measures including expertise with financial apps, perceived benefits of financial apps and behavioral intentions were examined. Findings Financial worry, financial literacy, subjective knowledge and expertise with money-savings/financial applications predicted financial well-being. Additionally, consumers varied in their preferences for certain financial game app features based on past financial app experience. Those who already used a financial app tend to exhibit higher subjective (though not objective) knowledge, and want both “social” and “economic” features of financial applications, whereas those with no experience are more motivated by economic features. Practical implications These results could be used to guide game designers regarding which features may be more attractive to consumers depending on their prior expertise with financial smartphone applications. Financial services marketing would benefit from further research into whether smartphone financial applications that emphasize social features have benefits for consumers’ motivation and financial well-being. Originality/value Examining college students about to enter the real world and the general population, this project contributes to research to improve understanding of financial well-being by examining how already having a financial gamification application impacts perceptions of knowledge and expertise, as well as intentions to save given a more socially focused vs economically focused savings app. Additional research needs to further explore gamification as an experimental intervention to ultimately improve both subjective financial well-being and objective financial behaviors, especially for consumers with lower expertise and high risk of financial vulnerability.


Author(s):  
Л.Т. Баяхметова ◽  
Л.Т. Баяхметова ◽  
П.Б. Исахова ◽  
А.Т. Баяхметова ◽  
L. Bayakhmetova ◽  
...  

В последние годы, актуальность финансовой грамотности возросла в свете динамичного и стремительного развития финансовых систем стран, в том числе под влиянием глобализации и активного внедрения информационных технологий. Именно финансовая грамотность является одним из важнейших показателей, характеризующих способность домашних хозяйств в принятие адекватных финансовых решений для дальнейшего увеличения своего благосостояния. В масштабе страны низкая финансовая грамотность населения сдерживает развитие финансовых рынков, способствует развитию бедности, снижает доверие к финансовым институтам, а также дестимулирует темпы экономического роста страны. Произошедшие и происходящие в мире события и процессы, например, такие как мировой финансовый кризис, глобализация финансовых рынков, активное внедрение инновационных информационных технологий в финансовые услуги, реализация странами различных программ по повышению финансовой доступности обозначили необходимость в повышении финансовой грамотности населения. Характер финансовой неграмотности и ее проявления могут быть различными, но они находят свое отражение в повседневном финансовом выборе, который делают практически большинство домашних хозяйств. Как показывают эмпирические исследования без понимания и знаний основ экономики, финансовых услуг и продуктов, и структуры их рисков и доходности, финансово неграмотные индивидуумы с большей вероятностью примут неверные инвестиционные и финансовые решения, которые ухудшат их финансовое положение. Ключевые слова: Финансовая грамотность домашних хозяйств, неадекватность финансовых решений, дестабилизация финансовой системы, концепция финансовой грамотности, благосостояние домашних хозяйств, измерение финансовой грамотности, доверие к финансовым институтам, развитие бедности, глобальный финансовый кризис, причины глобального финансового кризиса. In recent years, the relevance of financial literacy has increased in the light of the dynamic and rapid development of the financial systems of countries, including under the influence of globalization and the active introduction of information technologies. Financial literacy is one of the most important indicators that characterize the ability of households to make adequate financial decisions to further increase their well-being. On the national scale, low financial literacy of the population hinders the development of financial markets, contributes to the development of poverty, reduces confidence in financial institutions, and also discourages the country's economic growth rates. The events and processes that have taken place and are taking place in the world, for example, such as the global financial crisis, the globalization of financial markets, the active introduction of innovative information technologies in financial services, the implementation by countries of various programs to increase financial accessibility have indicated the need to increase the financial literacy of the population. The nature of financial illiteracy and its manifestations may be different, but they are reflected in the everyday financial choices that almost most households make. Empirical studies show that without understanding and knowledge of the basics of economics, financial services and products, and the structure of their risks and profitability, financially illiterate individuals are more likely to make incorrect investment and financial decisions that will worsen their financial situation.


2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (37) ◽  
pp. 44-55
Author(s):  
Wirawan ED Radianto ◽  
Tommy C. Effrata ◽  
Liliana Dewi

This study examines the impact of financial literacy, financial knowledge, locus of control, financial attitude, financial self-efficacy, and mental accounting on financial behavior. The study sample is an accounting student. There are 159 questionnaires that can be processed in total out of 250 distributed to the accounting selected at random. Hypothesis testing was conducted using multiple regression analysis. The result of the study shows that locus of control, financial attitude, financial self-efficacy, and mental accounting has a positive impact on financial behavior. However, this study found that financial literacy and financial knowledge do not affect financial behavior. This study also found that mental accounting has the most influence on financial behavior. This research contributes that mental accounting enables students to manage finances and make financial decisions.


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