Journal of the Community Development in Asia
Vol 8, No 1 (2025): January 2025

Improving Financial Technology-Based Financial Behavior Capabilities in Jayapura City and Jayapura Regency MSMEs

Sesa, Pascalina V. S (Unknown)
Kambuaya, Maylen K. P (Unknown)
Larasati, Rudiawie (Unknown)
Wonar, Klara (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Jan 2025

Abstract

This study assesses how financial technology has helped MSMEs in Jayapura City and Jayapura Regency improve their financial behavior. It is believed that this study's findings would serve as a helpful guide for future research. This study used a quantitative methodology with associative and moderation techniques to gather data via questionnaires, which WarpPLS was then used to analyze. The study's conclusions demonstrate that financial behavior, which aids in cash flow management and guards against mistakes that could result in bankruptcy, is significantly influenced by financial literacy. Furthermore, MSME entrepreneurs' good financial behavior is positively influenced by personality traits like thoroughness and openness, particularly regarding capital management and investment decisions. FinTech, however, cannot moderate the relationship between financial behavior and financial literacy because these digital tools cannot close the knowledge gaps in finance that must be addressed to make wise financial decisions. Similarly, personality traits like neuroticism and extroversion influence an individual's financial behavior more than technology use. Therefore, financial technology cannot moderate the association between financial personality and behavior.   

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JCDA

Publisher

Subject

Humanities

Description

JCDA aims to feature narrative, theoretical, and empirically-based research articles. The journal also accepts articles with data taken from reflections as well as experiences (qualitative research) relevant to community development in Asia. As it explores the community development broadly, the ...