Conference Proceedings International Conference on Education Innovation and Social Science
2025: Proceedings International Conference on Education Innovation and Social Science

A Case Study of Mental Accounting in The Sandwich Generation

Saputri, Fidea Shela Chandra (Unknown)
Mustofa, Rochman Hadi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Oct 2025

Abstract

This research aims to understand how mental accounting is in the sandwich generation. The sandwich generation is individuals squeezed between two generations with an age range of 50-60 years, with aging parents, children and even grandchildren. This research applies qualitative methods with a phenomenological approach through interviews. The sandwich generation emerged due to a lack of preparation and planning for the future. Mental accounting has a big influence on individuals in managing finances to make the right decisions. In the conditions of the sandwich generation, individuals are faced with the challenge of wise financial management to prevent financial problems at a young age. The application of mental accounting becomes relevant in making financial decisions. This shows that the sandwich generation applies the mental accounting process.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

iceiss

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Subject

Education Social Sciences

Description

International Conference on Education Innovation and Social Science (ICEISS) is organized by the Accounting Education Study Program, Faculty of Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Indonesia. The aim of the conference is to provide a platform for the researchers, education practitioners, ...