The antecedents and consequence of financial well-being : a survey of parliamentarians in Ghana
Purpose: This paper examines the effect of financial self-efficacy and financial behaviour on financial well-being and ascertains whether financial well-being affects an individual's level of happiness in life. The authors also show the mediating role of financial behaviour in the relationship between self-efficacy and financial well-being. Design/methodology/approach: The survey method of research was adopted using questionnaires as the principal means of data collection. The hypotheses of the study were tested on a rich data set from a sample of 210 parliamentarians in Ghana using the structural equation modelling technique. Findings: The results show that individuals with high level of financial self-efficacy practise responsible financial behaviour and find financial behaviour to be a good predictor of financial well-being. The authors also find financial behaviour to mediate between financial self-efficacy and financial well-being and conclude that well-being impacts positively on happiness. Practical implications: Findings of this study demonstrate that the financial well-being of an individual has important implications on the quality of life and an important way of improving well-being is to promote responsible financial behaviour. Originality/value: This study employs the subjective measure of financial well-being in its analysis and also examines an outcome of financial well-being.
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2020
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Authors: | Oquaye, Maureen ; Owusu, Godfred Matthew Yaw ; Bokpin, Godfred Alufar |
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Review of Behavioral Finance. - Emerald, ISSN 1940-5979, ZDB-ID 2517439-3. - Vol. 14.2020, 1 (07.10.), p. 68-90
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Emerald |
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