Jurnal Ekonomi, Teknologi dan Bisnis
Vol. 5 No. 9 (2026): Jurnal Ekonomi, Teknologi dan Bisnis

Financial Literacy and Behavioral Biases in Generation Z Investment Decisions in Indonesia

Rafi Farizki (Politeknik Siber Cerdika Internasional, Indonesia)
Rani Santika (Institut Islam Kuningan, Indonesia)
Antonio Silva Sprock (Universidad Central de Venezuela, Venezuela)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Sep 2025

Abstract

Background: Financial literacy is increasingly important for Generation Z investors in Indonesia, where rapid capital market participation contrasts with limited capital market literacy. Objective: This article examines how financial literacy, behavioral biases, and digital social influence relate to investment decisions and develops a conceptual framework. Methods: A systematic literature review approach was used to organize publications from 2011 to September 2026 alongside official statistics. The manuscript reports screening 52 full-text sources and retaining 40 sources; the underlying included-study inventory requires verification. Results: Four themes are discussed: differences between objective knowledge and perceived competence, persistent behavioral biases, digital mediation through influencers and platform design, and the limited durability of conventional financial education effects. A conceptual framework distinguishes objective from perceived literacy and proposes six relationships for future empirical examination. Conclusion: Financial literacy may moderate rather than directly determine investment decision quality, while digital influence and behavioral biases remain central mechanisms. These propositions require empirical testing and a fully traceable review evidence base.

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Astronomy Economics, Econometrics & Finance Engineering Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering

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urnal Ekonomi, Teknologi dan Bisnis (JETBIS) is a double blind peer-reviewed academic journal and open access to social and scientific fields. The journal is published monthly once by Al-Makki Publisher. Jurnal Ekonomi, Teknologi dan Bisnis (JETBIS) provides a means for sustained discussion of ...