Jurnal Ilmu Manajemen & Ekonomika
Vol. 17 No. 2 (2025): Jurnal Ilmu Manajemen dan Ekonomika, Vol. 17, No.2, Juni 2025

Generation Z's Consumption and Savings Preferences Amidst Economic Uncertainty: A Thematic Analysis Approach

Hidayati, Rahma (Unknown)
Ardhini, Putri (Unknown)
Ashuratirana, Nurisnaini (Unknown)
Tanjung, Khairun Nisa (Unknown)
Sari, Nadia Atika (Unknown)
Nuraya , Ahmad Setiawan (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2025

Abstract

This study explores the consumption behaviour and savings preferences of Generation Z Indonesia (aged 17-25 years) in the face of global economic uncertainty using a qualitative approach through in-depth interviews. The results show a duality of behaviour, where the majority of respondents have an awareness of saving for emergency funds or investment, but the consistency of saving is hampered by irregular income and a consumptive lifestyle influenced by social media as a source of information as well as a trigger for impulsive consumption. Additional quantitative data reveals that 63% of respondents allocate more than 30% of their income to lifestyle, while 57% actively use digital investment apps. This research emphasizes the importance of digital financial literacy and consumption behaviour education as strategies to create more adaptive and sustainable financial management among Generation Z and recommends the integration of financial literacy in the education curriculum and protective regulation of digital financial platforms.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jime

Publisher

Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance Social Sciences

Description

JIME is a peer-reviewed journal published by INDONESIA BANKING SCHOOL. The journal main aim is to provide an outlet for publishing scholarly research articles which emphasizes the contribution and managerial implication of the findings. JIME invites manuscripts on various topics in banking, business ...