Studi Akuntansi dan Bisnis Indonesia
Vol 2 No 2 (2026): April

Financial Literacy, Income, Lifestyle, and Consumptive Behaviour among Student Workers

Yohanes De Poseng (Universitas Nusa Cendana)
Rolland E. Fanggidae (Universitas Nusa Cendana)
Nikson Tameno (Universitas Nusa Cendana)



Article Info

Publish Date
02 Jun 2026

Abstract

Purpose: This study examines the effects of financial literacy, income, and lifestyle on the consumptive behavior of student workers partnered with online transportation companies in Kupang, Indonesia. Methodology: This study used a quantitative survey of 100 student workers. Data were collected using questionnaires and analyzed using multiple linear regression with IBM SPSS Statistics 27. Results: Financial literacy had a significant negative effect on consumption behavior, whereas lifestyle had a significant positive effect. Income had no significant effect on the results. Simultaneously, the three variables significantly influenced consumption behavior, with an R² value of 0.336. Conclusions: Financial literacy and lifestyle are key determinants of the consumptive behavior of student workers, whereas income does not directly influence consumptive tendencies. Limitations: This study is limited to student workers in Kupang City and used a cross-sectional, self-reported survey design. Contribution: This study contributes to the behavioral finance literature by highlighting the importance of financial literacy and lifestyle control in reducing excessive consumption among gig economy student workers.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

sabi

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Diterbitkan oleh Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (LPPM), Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Krakatau. Studi Akuntansi dan Bisnis Indonesia (SABI) adalah jurnal ilmiah yang mempublikasikan karya tulis akademik dan riset dalam bidang akuntansi dan bisnis yang berfokus pada konteks ...