Financial Literacy, Income, Lifestyle, and Consumptive Behaviour among Student Workers
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Purpose: This study examines the effects of financial literacy, income, and lifestyle on the consumptive behavior of student workers partnered with online transportation companies in Kupang, Indonesia.
Methodology: This study used a quantitative survey of 100 student workers. Data were collected using questionnaires and analyzed using multiple linear regression with IBM SPSS Statistics 27.
Results: Financial literacy had a significant negative effect on consumption behavior, whereas lifestyle had a significant positive effect. Income had no significant effect on the results. Simultaneously, the three variables significantly influenced consumption behavior, with an R² value of 0.336.
Conclusions: Financial literacy and lifestyle are key determinants of the consumptive behavior of student workers, whereas income does not directly influence consumptive tendencies.
Limitations: This study is limited to student workers in Kupang City and used a cross-sectional, self-reported survey design.
Contribution: This study contributes to the behavioral finance literature by highlighting the importance of financial literacy and lifestyle control in reducing excessive consumption among gig economy student workers.
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