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How Financial Literacy Enhances Financial Well-Being Among Generation Z: The Mediating Roles of Self-Efficacy and Locus of Control Silvana Syah; Wahyu Purbo Santoso; Pustika Ayuning Puri; Goklas Siahaan; Annisa Dhamayanty
International Journal of Management Research and Economics Vol. 4 No. 3 (2026): August : International Journal of Management Research and Economics
Publisher : Institut Teknologi dan Bisnis (ITB) Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54066/ijmre-itb.v4i3.4695

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Generation Z in Bekasi City faced challenges in personal financial management due to a consumptive lifestyle and easy access to financial technology, which could lead to financial instability if not balanced with adequate financial literacy and self-control. This study aimed to analyze the effect of financial literacy on personal financial management among Generation Z, with locus of control and self-efficacy as mediating variables. The research used a quantitative approach with the Structural Equation Modeling Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) method on Generation Z respondents in Bekasi City. The results showed that financial literacy had a significant effect on personal financial management, as well as on locus of control and self-efficacy. Self-efficacy had a significant effect on personal financial management and acted as the main mediating variable, while locus of control did not show a significant direct effect but still contributed to the mediation pathway. These findings confirmed that financial literacy was a dominant factor in shaping personal financial management behavior, with self-efficacy serving as a key reinforcement in improving financial decision-making among Generation Z. The implications of this study supported the importance of strengthening financial literacy and financial confidence in financial education programs for young people.