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Üniversite Çalışanlarının Finansal Okuryazarlık Düzeylerinin Belirlenmesine Yönelik Bir Araştırma
An Investigation On Determining The Financial Literacy Levels Of University Employees

Author(s): Hakan Öndes, Nuran Bayram Arlı
Subject(s): Higher Education , Human Resources in Economy, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü
Keywords: Financial Literacy; Explanatory and Confirmatory; Factor Analysis; T Test and Variance Analysis; University Staff;

Summary/Abstract: In this study, it is aimed to examine the level of financial literacy for university staff. Accordingly, the preparing survey was applied to 263 people in a public university. In the light of the data obtained, explanatory and confirmatory factor analysis was used to determine the reliability and validity of the scales and also the level of financial literacy. As a result of factor analysis, four different scales were obtained related to single factor structures. Related factors could explain 38% to 65% of the total variance. The reliability coefficients obtained for each scale, the scale showed that has been a valid and consistent data collection function. Goodness of fit criteria also indicated good fit in terms of results. The t test and variance anaysis showed that gender, marital status, financial follow-up and financial assets had statistically significant differences for the level of financial literacy.

  • Issue Year: 18/2020
  • Issue No: Sp. Issue
  • Page Range: 101-116
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Turkish