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Exploring the Role of Financial Literacy in Shaping the Financial Behavior of Professionals working in the Bank and Insurance Sector
Background - Financial literacy is increasingly recognized as a crucial factor influencing the financial behaviors of individuals. This study explores how financial literacy impacts the financial decision-making processes of professionals across various industries.
Objectives - The primary objective of this research is to investigate the relationship between financial literacy and the financial behaviors of professionals. Specifically, it aims to identify key areas where financial literacy contributes to improved financial practices and decision-making. The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of financial literacy on the financial behaviour of individuals categorized as young adults (aged 25-35 years) and middle-aged adults (aged 40-50 years).The study specifically focused on the professionals working in banking and insurance sector. The present study additionally examined the potential mediating role of financial literacy in the relationship between age and financial behaviour.
Methods - A quantitative approach was employed to study. A sample including 189 professionals was gathered from the city of Indore professionals from diverse sectors and was surveyed to assess their levels of financial literacy and corresponding financial behaviors. The data was subjected to mediation analysis, linear regression, t-test, and correlation in order to obtain the results.
Results - The results indicate that there is a significant mediating effect of financial literacy on the relationship between age and financial behaviour. Additionally, financial literacy has a considerable influence on the financial behaviour of young adults. Given the restricted scope of the study, which solely focused on a tiny sample from Indore city, the findings cannot be extrapolated to the broader population. A larger sample encompassing several cities would facilitate researchers and policy makers in gaining a more comprehensive understanding of the significance of financial literacy. The findings indicate a significant positive correlation between financial literacy and responsible financial behaviors, such as budgeting, saving, and investment planning. Professionals with higher levels of financial literacy reported greater confidence in making informed financial decisions.
Conclusion - This study underscores the importance of financial literacy in shaping the financial behaviors of professionals. It suggests that targeted educational programs could enhance financial decision-making skills, ultimately leading to better personal and professional financial outcomes. Future research should explore the long-term effects of financial literacy initiatives on diverse populations.