Journal of Digital Business and Global Economy
Vol. 2 No. 3 (2026): Journal of Digital Business and Global Economy

The Influence of Educational Level and Financial Knowledge on Investment Decisions Mediated by Financial Literacy in Generation Z and Millennials

Nurul Anissa (Universitas Negeri Jakarta)
Osly Usman (Universitas Negeri Jakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

The study attempts to explore the factors affecting investment decisions amongst Generation Z and Millennials in the fast-evolving digital financial environment. Particularly, the study aims at determining the effects of education levels and financial knowledge on investment decision-making processes as well as the possibility of financial literacy acting as a mediator. An explanatory quantitative research design was employed in this investigation in order to collect information from a target group of young people who invested their funds using Structural Equation Modeling in SmartPLS. The findings demonstrate that education level does not have any effect on investment decision-making but it enhances financial literacy. In addition, although financial knowledge has a significant effect on making investment decisions, it is not associated with financial literacy. Importantly, the results indicate that financial literacy is the strongest predictor of investments as well as the best full mediator of the education-investment relationship. This finding provides a practical perspective for financial organizations as well as designers of digital platforms aiming at enhancing youth market penetration by constructing a proper educational structure instead of just imparting information.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jodigbi

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Journal of Digital Business and Global Economy (JODIGBI) is an International Journal, published since 2025. Registered with code of E-ISSN 3090-8760. JODIGBI open-access, and peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research in the fields of economics and business. This journal ...