IJFBP International Journal of Family Business Practices
Vol 4, No 1 (2021)

Analysis Factor Of Saving Behavior Of An Indonesian For Emergency Fund During Covid-19 Pandemic

Roy Poan (President University)
Febby Permatasari (President University)
Farida Komalasari (President University)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Sep 2021

Abstract

Purpose – The objective of this study is to find whether the independent variable, which is financial literacy, attitude towards saving, subjective norms, family socialization has a significant impact on the mediating variable, which is saving intention during the pandemic situation. Researchers also intrigues to find whether saving intention has a significant impact on the dependent variable which is saving behavior in Indonesia at current pandemic.Design/methodology/approach – This research study was conducted using a quantitative method using probability sampling, in which the primary data was collected from the questionnaire filled by 312 Indonesian from age  >17 to <51 years old (productive age). The questionnaire was analyzed using validity and reliability test. The validity and reliability test found that all questions (30 questions) are valid and reliable and can be processed further. The hypotheses and research model of this study were tested using Structural Equation Model.Findings – The results of the survey show that saving intention is affected by saving behavior. In addition, saving intention is influenced by the attitude towards saving, subjective norm, family socialization. Moreover, the financial literacy toward saving intention is not related.Originality/value – The originality of this study is the first research integrating financial literacy, attitude towards saving, subjective norm, and family socialization, mediating by saving intention toward saving behavior in Indonesia

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJFBP

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

The International Journal of Family Business Practices (IJFBP) is open access and biannual double-blind peer-reviewed journal. Numerous family enterprises are based around the legend of an entrepreneurial founder who has stood firm in the face of difficulties. The IJFBP widens the scope to look ...