Indonesia Auditing Research Journal
Vol. 15 No. 3 (2026): Auditing, Finance, IT Plan, IT Governance, Risk

The influence of cashless lifestyle and financial literacy on the financial behavior of gen z students at the state Islamic University of North Sumatra

Gilang Saka Maulana (UIN Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia)
Juliana Nasution (UIN Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia)
Atika Atika (UIN Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
08 Aug 2026

Abstract

This research was evaluated to examine how a cashless lifestyle and financial literacy impact the financial management of Generation Z students. In this context, financial management is reflected in an individual's ability to manage expenses, develop financial plans, develop savings habits, and make wise long-term financial decisions. Sampling was conducted using a purposive sampling technique based on the Slovin formula, resulting in 100 respondents. The data collection instrument utilized a Likert-scale questionnaire, which was then processed using multiple linear regression techniques. Based on data analysis, it was found that the convenience of cashless transactions and financial literacy contributed positively and significantly to students' financial behavior. Digital payments proved to be the most dominant factor compared to financial literacy levels, as indicated by the coefficient value. The combined assessment showed a determination value of 68.7%, while the remaining 31.3% was explained by variables outside this research model. These results indicate that the acceleration of transaction technology can encourage rational and measurable financial habits when balanced with adequate financial knowledge

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Journal Info

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ARJ

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Computer Science & IT Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

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Indonesia Auditing Research Journal is a high-quality specialist journal that publishes articles from the broad spectrum of auditing. Its primary aim is to communicate clearly, to an international readership, the results of original auditing research conducted in research institutions and/or in ...