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Financial well‐being of Malaysian college students


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Sabri, Mohamad Fazli and Cook, Christine C. and Gudmunson, Clinton G. (2012) Financial well‐being of Malaysian college students. Asian Education and Development Studies, 1 (2). pp. 153-170. ISSN 2046-3162; ESSN: 2046-3170

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationships between personal and family backgrounds, academic ability, childhood consumer experience, financial socialization, financial literacy, and perceived financial well‐being of college students. Design/methodology/approach: Data were collected using a multi‐stage sampling technique from 11 public and private universities across Malaysia and the sample consists of 2,219 college students. Structural equation modelling was utilized to test the hypotheses. Findings: Childhood consumer experiences such as savings habits contribute to students’ financial well‐being (money saved, current financial situation, and financial management skills). Financial socialization agents, for example, through parents and religion sources could increase college students’ financial well‐being. Financial literacy was related to financial well‐being. There were important differences between the Malay and Chinese ethnic groups in Malaysia. Research limitations/implications: Overall, implications and recommendations for future research, teaching, and public policy are also provided for parents, college administrators, counselors and educators. Originality/value: This research provides meaningful information about how various factors (childhood experience, financial socialization, and financial literacy) predict students’ financial well‐being.


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Item Type: Article
Divisions: Faculty of Human Ecology
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.1108/20463161211240124
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Keywords: Malaysia; Universities; Students; Personal finance; Financial well‐being; Financial literacy; Financial socialization; Childhood consumer experience
Depositing User: Nabilah Mustapa
Date Deposited: 09 Apr 2019 03:53
Last Modified: 09 Apr 2019 03:53
Altmetrics: http://www.altmetric.com/details.php?domain=psasir.upm.edu.my&doi=10.1108/20463161211240124
URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/14762
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