FINANCIAL LITERACY OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: A CASE STUDY FOR ANADOLU UNIVERSITY, TURKEY

Abstract

The level of financial literacy is crucial for university students who represent the future as a dynamic segment of the society. Financial literacy is a vital ability, which can be obtained through educational programs in schools. To investigate the validity of this statement, a sample is selected from the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences students, who are exposed to financial concepts and techniques more than any other university faculty students. The financial literacy of university students was measured through a scale, which was designed by adapting OECD financial literacy scale to the conditions of Turkey. According to the findings of the research, the financial literacy of the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences students is high

Keywords

• Financial Literacy, Financial Literacy Level of Turkish University Students, OECD, Importance of Financial Literacy, Cluster Analysis.

ÜNİVERSİTE ÖĞRENCİLERİNİN FİNANSAL OKURYAZARLIĞI: ANADOLU ÜNİVERSİTESİ TÜRKİYE İÇİN BİR VAKA ÇALIŞMASI

Abstract

Finansal okuryazarlık düzeyi toplumun dinamik bir kesimi olarak geleceği temsil eden üniversite öğrencileri için çok önemlidir. Finansal Okuryazarlık okullardaki eğitim programları ile kazanılabilen yaşamsal bir yetenektir. Bu ifadenin geçerliliğinin araştırılması amacıyla diğer üniversite fakültelerine göre daha çok finansal kavram ve tekniklere maruz kalan iktisadi ve idari bilimler fakültesi öğrencilerinden bir örneklem seçilmiştir.Üniversite öğrencilerinin finansal okuryazarlık düzeyinin ölçülmesinde OECD finansal okuryazarlık ölçeğinin Türkiye koşullarına uyarlanması ile tasarlanan ölçek kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın bulgularına göre öğrencilerin finansal okuryazarlığı yüksek olarak belirlenmiştir.

Keywords

• Finansal Okuryazarlık, Türk Üniversite Öğrencilerinin Finansal Okuryazarlık Düzeyi, OECD, Finansal Okuryazarlığın Önemi, Kümeleme Analizi.

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