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Asian Education and Development Studies
ISSN: 2046-3162
Online from: 2012
Subject Area: Education
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Financial well-being of Malaysian college students
| Title: | Financial well-being of Malaysian college students |
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| Author(s): | Mohamad Fazli Sabri, (Department of Resource Management & Consumer Studies, Faculty of Human Ecology, University Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia), Christine C. Cook, (Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA), Clinton G. Gudmunson, (Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA) |
| Citation: | Mohamad Fazli Sabri, Christine C. Cook, Clinton G. Gudmunson, (2012) "Financial well-being of Malaysian college students", Asian Education and Development Studies, Vol. 1 Iss: 2, pp.153 - 170 |
| Keywords: | Childhood consumer experience, Financial literacy, Financial socialization, Financial well-being, Malaysia, Personal finance, Students, Universities |
| Article type: | Research paper |
| DOI: | 10.1108/20463161211240124 (Permanent URL) |
| Publisher: | Emerald Group Publishing Limited |
| 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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