Bima Journal : Business, Management and Accounting Journal
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025)

The Influence of FOMO and Impulsive Buying on Students' Personal Financial Management Moderated by Self Control

Hasanah, Safrina (Unknown)
Sundari, Siti (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Dec 2025

Abstract

Purpose: This research aims to examine the relationship between the fear of missing out (FOMO) and impulsive buying, with self control as a moderating variable.  Methodology: This study employs a quantitative method with the population being undergraduate students of state universities in Surabaya. Using a purposive sampling technique, 100 samples were obtained. The SmartPLS 4.0 application was used as a data analysis technique. Results The results of the study indicate that low fear of missing out and impulsive buying have a positive impact on students' personal financial management. Self-control can moderate the impact of fear of missing out and impulsive buying on students' personal financial management. Findings: This study highlights that state university students in Surabaya are able to control themselves from the influence of FOMO and impulsive buying. Novelty and originality: This study contributes to the development of knowledge about personal financial management of students influenced by fomo and impulsive buying, especially among Gen Z of State Universities in Surabaya. Conclusion: The lower the level of FOMO and impulsive buying, the better the student's personal financial management. and high self-control, able to control the influence of FOMO and impulsive buying. Type of Paper: Reasearch Paper

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Journal Info

Abbrev

bima

Publisher

Subject

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

Description

BIMA Journal is a scientific communication media which is issued by PDM Bengkulu. It is the contribution to the development of social science, business, accounting, and economy which is divided into the English Language which contains research results, literature review, field cases, or concepts. ...