REVIU: Accounting, Business & Organizations
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): Vol 2 No 1 2026

Smart Money Moves: How Financial Literacy, Lifestyle, and Social Media Shape Student Finances

Ardiana, Thalia Risdianti (Unknown)
Budisusetyo, Sasongko (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Apr 2026

Abstract

Research Objective - To analyze the influence of financial literacy, lifestyle, pocket money, and social media on students' personal financial management at Hayam Wuruk Perbanas University Surabaya. Research Methodology - This study employs a quantitative approach using Structural Equation Modeling - Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) with 154 respondents, using a Likert-scale questionnaire. Research Findings - Financial literacy, pocket money, and social media have a significant positive influence, whereas lifestyle does not show a significant effect. Social media emerges as the dominant factor (R²=0.530). Theoretical and Policy Implications - This study strengthens the Theory of Planned Behavior in digital contexts and advocates policies that promote practical financial education and social media literacy in higher education institutions. Research Novelty - This research treats digital environmental factors (social media) as the primary determinant of students' financial management, complementing traditional approaches that focus on financial literacy and resources.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

rabo

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Reviu Accounting, Business & Organizations (RABO) is a journal that discusses the relationship between accounting and business as well as organizations. This journal broadly interprets accounting, including business processes, human behavior, organizational structure, and processes and institutions, ...