Global Advances in Business Studies
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Global Advances in Business Studies (GABS)

Family decision-making and youth financial decisions: evidence from financial capability

Putri Agustin, Sheilla (Unknown)
Numberi, Agustinus (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 Apr 2026

Abstract

This study examines the impact of financial capability – comprising financial awareness, experience, skills, and knowledge – on financial decision-making among youth in Jayapura, Papua, Indonesia, while exploring the moderating role of family decision-making dynamics. A total of 229 respondents aged 17 to 25 completed a structured questionnaire, and the data were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The results indicate that financial awareness significantly enhances financial knowledge, which in turn is a strong predictor of sound financial decision-making. Financial experience contributes substantially to the development of financial skill; however, financial skills alone do not exert a direct influence on decision-making behavior. Notably, family decision-making significantly moderates the relationship between financial knowledge and financial decision-making, underscoring the importance of sociocultural context in shaping youth financial behavior. These findings highlight the necessity of comprehensive financial education programs that integrate both individual financial competencies and familial influences. This study contributes to the financial capability literature by emphasizing the role of family as a contextual factor in financial decision-making processes among young adults.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

gabs

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Global Advances in Business Studies (GABS) is an international, double-blind peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by Ifma Publishing. GABS aims to provide a valuable outlet for research on business-orientated themes and topics. It publishes articles of a multi-disciplinary and ...