Journal of Finance and Islamic Banking
Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026)

Islamic Financial Literacy and Financing Intentions at Islamic Banks by Farmers: Mediation of Perception of Behavioral Control

Youla Agustin Hendarni (Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang)
Mardhiyaturrositaningsih (Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang)
Arif Afendi (Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Jun 2026

Abstract

Purpose: This study analyzes the role of Islamic financial literacy in shaping the intention of Islamic bank financing farmers, both directly and indirectly through behavioral control. Method: Using a quantitative approach with a survey method of 100 farmers in Pati Regency. The analysis technique uses Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) in the form of the SmartPLS 3 application. Results: These findings show that Islamic financial literacy does not directly encourage intentions, but must first build individual ability, confidence, and control as an intermediary to cause farmers' intentions in applying for Islamic bank financing. Implication: Theoretically, this study strengthens the planned behavior theory model by asserting behavior control as an intention builder. Practically, literacy education must be accompanied by ease of access and simplification of procedures in the agricultural sector. Originality: This study contributed by including behavioral control as a mediating variable. Thus, expanding literature that is still limited to the context of Islamic financial behavior in the agricultural sector.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jfib

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Subject

Religion Economics, Econometrics & Finance Social Sciences

Description

Journal of Finance and Islamic Banking is a peer reviewed journal that is published by the Sharia Banking Department of UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta in collaboration with the scholars association Ikatan Ahli Ekonomi Islam, published biannually in June and December. This journal publishes current, ...