Dinamika Pendidikan
Vol. 19 No. 2 (2024): Dinamika Pendidikan

Cognitive Biases in Investment Decision: Do Education and Income Make a Difference?

Elva Herlianti (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Nugraha (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Disman (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Yayat Supriyatna (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Imas Purnamasari (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Mar 2025

Abstract

This study aims to extensively research the effects of cognitive biases on individual investment decisions. The population of this research is investors in Indonesia and the sampling technique used is random sampling, obtained 574 respondents from 34 provinces in Indonesia. Quantitative data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using multiple linear regression and moderated-moderation model in the PROCESS Procedure for SPSS Version 4.1 by Hayes. Results indicate that herding bias has a negative influence, discouraging investors from following market trends, while loss aversion, framing, anchoring, and mental accounting positively impact investment decisions; these biases are moderated by demographic factors. The findings imply that demographic factors do not interact jointly but operate independently to impact investment behavior. This research is novel in its exploration of moderated-moderation effects to reveal nuanced interactions between cognitive biases and demographics in shaping investment decisions.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

DP

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Dinamika Pendidikan offers original articles on economics education. In its pages, leading scholars evaluate innovations in teaching techniques, materials, and programs. Instructors of introductory through graduate level economics education will find the journal an indispensable resource for content ...