Escalate : Economics and Business Journal
Vol. 4 No. 4 (2026): Escalate : Economics and Business Journal

The Influence of Financial Literacy, FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), and Risk Perception on Cryptocurrency Investment Interest among Generation Z in Driyorejo District

Widi Suryo Pratama (Universitas Maarif Hasyim Latif)
Pancanto Kuat Prabowo (Universitas Maarif Hasyim Latif)
Reza Achmad Sabillah (Universitas Maarif Hasyim Latif)
Muhammad Randi Darmawan (Universitas Maarif Hasyim Latif)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Oct 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the relationship between financial literacy, Fear of Missing Out (FOMO), and risk perception and cryptocurrency investment interest among Generation Z in Driyorejo District, Gresik Regency. The study employed a quantitative approach with an explanatory research design. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire with a five-point Likert scale. The population consisted of 3,207 individuals from Generation Z. Based on the Slovin formula with a 10% margin of error, the calculated sample size was 96.97, rounded to 97 respondents. However, the study collected data from 100 respondents selected through purposive sampling. The data were analyzed using SPSS, including validity and reliability tests, classical assumption tests, multiple linear regression, t-tests, F-tests, and the coefficient of determination. The results showed that financial literacy (B = 0.164; p = 0.011), FOMO (B = 0.017; p = 0.026), and risk perception (B = 0.390; p = 0.006) were each positively and significantly associated with cryptocurrency investment interest. Simultaneously, the three independent variables were statistically significant (F = 64.787; p < 0.001). The model produced an unadjusted R² of 0.669 and an adjusted R² of 0.659, indicating that the model explained 66.9% of the observed variation in investment interest before adjustment and 65.9% after adjustment for the number of predictors and sample size. These findings indicate significant statistical relationships between the three variables and cryptocurrency investment interest among Generation Z in Driyorejo District.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

escalate

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Escalate invites both empirical and theoretical articles that explore micro and macro phenomena. The journals publication scope encompasses a wide array of domains, including macro and micro economics, business strategy and policy, entrepreneurship, finance and accounting studies, human resource ...