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

Thalia Risdianti Ardiana (Universitas Hayam Wuruk Perbanas)
Sasongko Budisusetyo (Universitas Hayam Wuruk Perbanas)



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, ...