Journal of Accounting Research, Utility Finance and Digital Assets (JARUDA)
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): October

THE EFFECT OF FINANCIAL ATTITUDE, FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE AND LOCUS OF CONTROL ON THE PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT BEHAVIOR OF FEB STUDENTS OF MALIKUSSALEH UNIVERSITY

Annisa (Universitas Malikussaleh)
Rico Nur Ilham (Universitas Malikussaleh)
Jummaini (Universitas Malikussaleh)
Zulfan (Universitas Malikussaleh)
Frengki Putra Ramansyah (Universitas Battuta)



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26 Oct 2026

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This study aims to examine the influence of financial literacy, spiritual intelligence, and a hedonistic lifestyle on the personal financial management of students at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Malikussaleh. This is a quantitative study utilizing primary data obtained through online questionnaires distributed via Google Forms to students of the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Malikussaleh. The study population consists of 3,162 active students from the Management study program at Universitas Malikussaleh (classes of 2021–2024). A purposive sampling technique was employed to select a sample of 150 respondents. The research model was estimated and tested using the Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) technique, with data processed via Smart-PLS 4 software. The results indicate that financial literacy and spiritual intelligence have a positive influence on students' personal financial management, while a hedonistic lifestyle also influences their personal financial management.

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Journal of Accounting Research, Utility Finance and Digital Assets (JARUDA) provides a forum for academics and professionals to share the latest developments and advances in knowledge and practice of business management, both theory and methods. It aims to foster the exchange of ideas on a range of ...