International Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting Research (IJEBAR)
Vol 10 No 2 (2026): IJEBAR: Vol. 10, Issue 2, June 2026

THE EFFECT OF FINANCIAL LITERACY AND HEDONISTIC LIFESTYLE ON PAYLATER FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT BEHAVIOR: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF SELF-CONTROL

Ade Nurohmah (Swadaya Gunung Jati University)
Mardiyani (Universitas Swadaya Gunung Jati)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 Jun 2026

Abstract

This research is motivated by the increasing use of payLater among young people in theCirebon region, which has the potential to lead to the risk of default due to less controlled financial management behavior. The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of financial literacy and a hedonistic lifestyle on financial management behavior, with self-control as a mediating variable. The research method used is a quantitative method with a causal associative approach. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling with 120 selected respondents who met the criteria. Data analysis using SmartPLS 4.0. The research results indicate that financial literacy significantly influences financial management behavior and self-control. Meanwhile, a hedonistic lifestyle does not significantly affect financial management behavior but significantly impacts self-control. Additionally, self-control is proven to significantly mediate the influence of financial literacy and a hedonistic lifestyle on financial management behavior.

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Abbrev

IJEBAR

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

International Journal of Economics, Business, and Accounting Research (IJEBAR) is a peer-reviewed, open access international scientific journal dedicated for rapid publication of high-quality original research articles as well as review articles in all areas of Economics, Business and Accounting. ...