Journal of Business Management and Economic Development
Том 1 № 02 (2023): May 2023

Effect of Financial Literacy on the Financial Behavior of the Millennial Generation about the Dangers of Fraudulent Investment and Flexing Affiliations

Nadia Prima Indratirta (Universitas Negeri Malang)
Puji Handayati (Universitas Negeri Malang)
Dodik Juliardi (Universitas Negeri Malang)



Article Info

Publish Date
07 Aug 2023

Abstract

This research presents insights into the impact of fraudulent investments spread by irresponsible influencers and affiliates on the millennial generation in Malang City. In addition, this study aims to determine the effect of financial literacy on the financial behavior of millennials in the city. This study uses a quantitative approach with descriptive analysis to explain the relationship between financial literacy variables and financial behavior. The main data was collected through an online survey with questionnaires distributed through social media platforms as well as through in-depth interviews with respondents who had been victims of fraudulent investments. The results showed that financial literacy has a significant effect on the financial behavior of the millennial generation in Malang City. Millennials with a high level of financial literacy tend to show better financial behavior, including in money management, investment, and debt management. It is hoped that the results of this study can raise awareness about the importance of financial literacy and help millennials make wise financial decisions

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jbmed

Publisher

Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Social Sciences Other

Description

Journal of Business Management and Economic Development (JBMED) is an international academic open-access journal that has gained a foothold in Indonesia, Asia and is open to the world. It aims to promote the integration of trade, economics, and finance. The focus is to publish papers on ...