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ASSESSING FINANCIAL LITERACY IMPACT ON THE FINANCIAL BEHAVIOR OF GRADE 12 ABM STUDENTS OF A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN THE PHILIPPINES

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Manguiat, Jocelyn M.·2024·Malaysian Mental Health Journal

Abstract

This quantitative study assessed the impact of financial literacy on the financial behavior of Grade 12 ABM students of a National High School in the Philippines. The respondents of the study were 100 Grade 12 ABM students, selected based on a simple random sampling method.

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  • Findingreasoning

    Grade 12 ABM students have a very high level of financial literacy.

    “Grade 12 ABM students have a very high level of financial literacy.”
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  • Findingreasoning

    Grade 12 ABM students have a reasonable level of financial literacy.

    “Thus, the result of this study shows that Grade 12 ABM students have a reasonable level of financial literacy which impacts their financial behavior.”
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      “Thus, the result of this study shows that Grade 12 ABM students have a reasonable level of financial literacy which impacts their financial behavior.”
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    Grade 12 ABM students have a very high level of financial literacy in terms of debt management.

    “Table 3 displays respondents' level of financial literacy in terms of debt management with an overall average mean value of 4.37, with a description of”
    • Also stated in: § 5. CONCLUSION · plain
      “The study concluded that respondents had a very high level of financial literacy in terms of budgeting, investing, and debt management.”
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    The highest mean response in investing was for knowing why it is important to invest, with a mean of 4.76.

    “Table 2 shows the highest mean response in the assessment of respondents' level of financial literacy in terms of investing stated in statement 1, with an average mean of 4.76.”
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    Comparing prices before buying school supplies had an average mean of 4.48.

    “Comparing prices before spending money on food and buying school supplies got an average mean of 4.57 and 4.48 respectively with a verbal interpretation of”
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    Premisecitation

    Financial self-efficacy and financial literacy positively influence financial well-being by mediating financial behavior.

    “Financial self-efficacy and financial literacy have been found to positively influence financial well-being by mediating financial behavior (Younas et al., 2019).”
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    • cites Younas et al., 2019 source

      Passage [1] says financial literacy and self-control affect financial well-being through financial behavior. It does not report a finding about financial self-efficacy; the cited paper studies self-control instead. The indexed passage provides no section or page label. (LLM, conf=0.89)

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    Premisecitation

    Financial literacy is a critical determinant of financial well-being, as it influences financial behavior, which in turn affects financial well-being.

    “In summary, financial literacy is a critical determinant of financial well-being, as it influences financial behavior, which in turn affects financial well-being.”
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    • cites Delafrooz and Paim, 2011 source

      The Direct effects section reports that higher financial literacy was associated with better financial behaviors, and that better behaviors were associated with higher financial wellness. But the Indirect effects on financial wellness section calls literacy’s indirect effect weak, while Total effects says it had no direct effect and was not a powerful determinant by itself. Calling it a “critical determinant” overstates the finding. (LLM, conf=0.88)

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    Premisecitation

    Better financial behavior translates to better financial well-being.

    “Some researcher concluded that financial behavior is the link between expectations and financial well-being and that better financial behavior translates to better financial well-being (Delafrooz and Paim, 2011).”
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    • cites Delafrooz and Paim, 2011 source

      The Direct effects section (page not supplied) reports that workers with better financial behaviors tended to have higher financial wellness, supporting the quoted claim. The citing sentence also attributes a link between expectations and financial well-being to this paper, but the passages found do not establish that link. (LLM, conf=0.86)

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    Premisecitation

    Higher levels of financial literacy are associated with better financial behavior, which in turn leads to higher financial well-being.

    “Previous studies have also found that higher levels of financial literacy are associated with better financial behavior, which in turn leads to higher financial well-being (Delafrooz and Paim, 2011).”
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    • cites Delafrooz and Paim, 2011 source
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    The financial behavior statement 'I tend to live for today and let tomorrow take care of itself' had an average mean of 3.86.

    “Statements 1, 2, and 3 got an average mean of 4.17, 3.86 and 3.69 respectively.”
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    Believing that lending money is not a good practice had an average mean of 4.11.

    “Statement 5 states that students believe that lending money is not a good practice.”
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    Findingown data

    The financial behavior statement 'Money is there to be spent' had an average mean of 4.17.

    “Statements 1, 2, and 3 got an average mean of 4.17, 3.86 and 3.69 respectively.”
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    Findingown data

    The financial behavior statement 'I am willing to risk my money' had an average mean of 3.69.

    “Statements 1, 2, and 3 got an average mean of 4.17, 3.86 and 3.69 respectively.”
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    Premisecitation

    The Office of Instruction launched a comprehensive program to integrate financial literacy into the K to 12 curricula in accordance with RA No. 10922 and RA No. 10679.

    “The Office of Instruction has launched a comprehensive program to integrate financial literacy into the K to 12 curricula, in accordance with the provisions of RA No. 10922 and RA No. 10679, and in support of national and international development objectives.”
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    • cites RA No. 10922

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    • cites RA No. 10679

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    Interpretationreasoning

    Since the Department of Education institutionalizes and intensifies the integration of Financial Education in the K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum, it helps students become more equipped in financial dealings.

    “Based on the findings, show that since the Department of Education institutionalizes and intensifies the integration of Financial Education in the K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum, it helps the students become more equipped when it comes to financial dealings.”
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    Study design and conductnone given

    The study's respondents were 100 Grade 12 ABM students selected by simple random sampling.

    “The respondents of the study were 100 Grade 12 ABM students, selected based on a simple random sampling method.”
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    Premisecitation

    The Philippines ranked in the bottom 30 out of 144 countries surveyed in financial literacy, scoring only 25%.

    “On a global scale, a study by Standard & Poor's (S&P Global Ratings) found that the Philippines ranked in the bottom 30 out of 144 countries surveyed, scoring only 25% in terms of financial literacy (Marquez, 2023).”
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    • cites Marquez, 2023

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    Interpretationreasoning

    Financial literacy can enhance students' skills and abilities to make more informed choices and ultimately lead to a very high level of financial behavior.

    “Also, it was found that financial literacy can enhance student's skills and abilities to make more informed choices and ultimately lead to a very high level of financial behavior.”
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    Premisecitation

    The primary objective of the financial literacy integration initiative is to enhance learners' financial literacy and capability to make sound financial decisions, ultimately leading to financial well-being and financial responsibility.

    “The primary objective of this initiative is to enhance learners' financial literacy and capability to make sound financial decisions, ultimately leading to financial well-being and financial responsibility (Siddiqui and Imtiaz, 2022).”
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    • cites Siddiqui and Imtiaz, 2022

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    Premisecitation

    Students find public transportation more convenient and cost-effective compared to school-provided transportation services.

    “Agunoy's research indicates that despite the acknowledged sustainability issues with public transportation, students find it more convenient and cost-effective compared to school-provided transportation services, which emphasize safety (Agunoy's, 2020).”
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    • cites Agunoy's, 2020

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    Premisecitation

    Financial literacy is a key factor in achieving prosperity and sustainable development and plays a crucial role in ensuring the financial sustainability of individuals, families, enterprises, and national economies.

    “According to a group researcher, financial literacy is a key factor in achieving prosperity and sustainable development, and it plays a crucial role in ensuring the financial sustainability of individuals, families, enterprises, and national economies (Swiecka et al., 2020).”
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    Premisecitation

    Financially educated families are more likely to avoid problems such as excessive indebtedness and default, and accumulate more returns and wealth.

    “Studies have consistently shown that financially educated families are more likely to avoid problems such as excessive indebtedness and default, and accumulate more returns and wealth (Van Rooij et al., 2012;Deuflhard et al., 2019).”
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    Premisecitation

    Financial literacy is essential for making informed investment decisions by enabling individuals to understand and analyze information.

    “Furthermore, financial literacy is essential for making informed investment decisions by enabling individuals to understand and analyze information (Ratnawati, 2022).”
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    Premisecitation

    A meta-analysis covering 33 countries across six continents found that financial education programs have a positive impact on both financial knowledge and behavior, with similar effects among young and old individuals.

    “A meta-analysis covering 33 countries across six continents found that financial education programs have a positive impact on both financial knowledge and behavior, with similar effects observed among young and old individuals (Urban et al., 2020).”
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    • cites Urban et al., 2020 source
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    Premisecitation

    Financially literate individuals tend to make better investment decisions and ultimately enjoy higher financial stability and well-being.

    “One of the most significant factors is financial literacy, as demonstrated by who found that financially literate individuals tend to make better investment decisions and ultimately enjoy higher financial stability and well-being (Kamakia et al., 2018).”
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    • cites Kamakia et al., 2018

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    Young adults who received financial education in high school are less likely to experience debt problems as they transition to adulthood.

    “Moreover, studies have found that young adults who received financial education in high school are less likely to experience debt problems as they transition to adulthood (Urban et al., 2020).”
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    • cites Urban et al., 2020 source
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    Premisecitation

    You do not need to be a great investor to make lots of money.

    “But, according to a study, you do not need to be a great investor to make lots of money (Brennan and Woerth, 2021).”
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    • cites Brennan and Woerth, 2021

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    Interpretationown data

    Students know why it is important to invest but do not consider themselves good investors.

    “This implies that though students know the reason why it is important to invest, they do not consider themselves good investors.”
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    Study design and conductnone given

    Random sampling was used to select 100 respondents from ABM students of a National High School.

    “Random sampling was used to select 100 respondents from ABM students of a National High School.”
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    Premisecitation

    ABM students are recognized as having relatively good to excellent financial behavior, which suggests a moderate to high financial literacy.

    “ABM students are recognized as having relatively good to excellent financial behavior which likewise suggests a moderate to high financial literacy.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites Financial Behavior of Abm Students as Indication of Their Financial Literacy (March 2022)

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    Interpretationreasoning

    A comprehensive understanding of financial concepts, including budgeting, investing, and debt management, is essential for improving financial behavior, ultimately leading to enhanced financial well-being.

    “A comprehensive understanding of financial concepts, including budgeting, investing, and debt management, is essential for improving financial behavior, ultimately leading to enhanced financial well-being.”
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  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable), S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.

    Interpretationreasoning

    By adopting good financial behavior and making informed financial decisions, individuals can improve their financial well-being and achieve long-term prosperity.

    “By adopting good financial behavior and making informed financial decisions, individuals can improve their financial wellbeing and achieve long-term prosperity.”
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    Premisecitation

    The welfare effects of education can be ambiguous or negative due to negative externality on naïve consumers.

    “Theoretical arguments suggest that the welfare effects of education can be ambiguous or negative due to negative externality on naïve consumers (Lusardi et al., 2017;2020).”
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    • cites Lusardi et al., 2017;2020

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    Premisecitation

    A lower level of financial literacy can lead to irrational financial decisions on investments, pension funds, savings, and debts.

    “Existing studies have shown that a lower level of financial literacy can lead to irrational financial decisions on investments, pension funds, savings, and debts (Xiao, 2020).”
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    • cites Xiao, 2020

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    Premisecitation

    Financial behavior, including financial decisionmaking and investment decisions, has a positive influence on financial well-being.

    “Furthermore, research has established that financial behavior, including financial decisionmaking and investment decisions, has a positive influence on financial well-being.”
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    Premisecitation

    Individuals with higher financial knowledge scores tend to have more favorable financial attitudes and exhibit more desirable financial behaviors.

    “Furthermore, research by suggests that individuals with higher financial knowledge scores tend to have more favorable financial attitudes and exhibit more desirable financial behaviors (Aydin and Akben, 2019).”
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    • cites Aydin and Akben, 2019

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    Premisecitation

    Financial attitude is positively related to financial behavior.

    “Notably, the study found that financial attitude is positively related to financial behavior.”
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    • cites Aydin and Akben, 2019

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    Premisecitation

    There is limited research investigating spillover to untreated peers, and much remains to be learned about the impact of financial education on supply-side decisions.

    “Moreover, there is limited research investigating the issue of spillover to untreated peers, and much remains to be learned about the impact of financial education on supply-side decisions (Hamdan et al., 2021).”
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    • cites Hamdan et al., 2021

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    Premisecitation

    Financial literacy significantly impacts students when it comes to budgeting their money.

    “As seen in an article, Financial Literacy: Impact on Budgeting financial literacy significantly impacts students when it comes to budgeting their money (Ania Mercadejas, 2023).”
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    • cites Ania Mercadejas, 2023

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    Premisenone given

    Financial literacy has a substantial direct impact on financial well-being, and it affects financial well-being by influencing financial behavior.

    “Research has consistently shown that financial literacy has a substantial direct impact on financial well-being, and it affects financial well-being by influencing financial behavior.”
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    Interpretationown data

    Students value their families.

    “This simply shows that students value their families.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
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  • The paper relies on this without support.

    Not many studies have considered the impact of financial literacy on financial behaviour.

    “Although several studies have been conducted in the subject of financial literacy but not many have considered impact of financial literacy on financial behaviour.This paper helps to fill this gap.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    The survey questionnaire accurately measures the respondents' financial literacy and financial behavior.

    “The survey method was used utilizing a survey questionnaire as the primary data-gathering instrument.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    The 100 randomly selected respondents are representative of Grade 12 ABM students of the National High School.

    “Random sampling was used to select 100 respondents from ABM students of a National High School.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    The respondents answered the survey questionnaire honestly and accurately.

    “The survey method was used utilizing a survey questionnaire as the primary data-gathering instrument.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    The cross-sectional survey design can establish that financial literacy has a positive and significant impact on financial behavior.

    “Based on the study, it is evident that financial literacy has a positive and significant impact on financial behavior.”
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  • Financial behavior is assigned conflicting roles

    Minor

    The methods identify financial behavior as an independent variable and the students as the dependent variable. Elsewhere, the study describes financial behavior as the outcome affected by financial literacy.

  • A financial-behavior result is labeled financial literacy

    Minor

    The discussion calls the 4.69 result a level of financial literacy, but the corresponding table presents that item as a measure of financial behavior.

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Authors
Manguiat, J. M.
Corresponding author
Manguiat, Jocelyn M.
Venue
Malaysian Mental Health Journal
Published
2024-10-05
Volume
3
Issue
2
Pages
39-44
ISSN
2948-4901 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W4408471301
Cited by
0
References
0
FWCI
0.00
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Malaysian Mental Health Journal (publishedVersion)
  • RePEc: Research Papers in Economics (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Accounting › Financial Literacy and Behavior
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Accounting › Financial Literacy, Pension, Retirement Analysis
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Accounting › Financial Analysis and Corporate Governance
Keywords
financial literacy, financial behavior, financial education, grade 12 students, K-12 curriculum, budgeting, debt management, investment, high school students

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