Multicience
Vol. 6 No. 02 (2026): INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTISCIENCE - MAY-AUGUST 2026

THE EFFECT OF SELF-CONTROL AND FINANCIAL LITERACY ON STUDENTS’ PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS IN THE CITY OF MEDAN

Agus Nakkok Simanjuntak (Unknown)
Gloria Valentina Simanjuntak (Unknown)



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Publish Date
20 May 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of self-control and financial skills on college students’ personal financial management abilities in Medan. This study employs a quantitative approach using a survey method. The study population consists of college students from various universities, with a sample of 100 respondents selected using stratified random sampling. Data collection was conducted via a questionnaire using a Likert scale and analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis with the assistance of SPSS software. Based on the regression test results, Self-Control has a positive effect on students’ personal financial management ability with a regression coefficient of 0.356, a calculated t-value of 4.341, and a significance level of 0.000 (< 0.05). A positive regression coefficient indicates that the higher the Self-Control, the higher the students’ personal financial management ability. Financial skills also have a positive effect on students’ personal financial management ability with a regression coefficient of 0.421, a t-value of 4.726, and a significance level of 0.000 (< 0.05), meaning that the higher the financial skills, the greater the students’ personal financial management ability. Simultaneously, Self-Control and financial skills have a significant effect on students’ personal financial management ability based on the F-test results with a significance level of 0.000 (< 0.05). The Adjusted R-Square value of 0.542 indicates that these two variables account for 54.2% of the variation in students’ personal financial management ability, while the remaining 45.8% is influenced by other variables outside the research model. Based on the research findings, it can be concluded that Self-Control and financial skills play a crucial role in enhancing students’ personal financial management ability.

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The principle reason for INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTISCIENCE is to give an academic discussion to the world, over to share great learning. It expects to be the voice of scholars around the world. One of its establishing standards is that of backing of the scholastic research field. The ...