Acquisition of Financial Education Among College Students: How Attitudes and Future Expectations Shape Desire for Personal Finance Educatio

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Haley M Smith (Creator)

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East Carolina University (ECU )

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Abstract: This study used a sample of undergraduate students at a public university to determine students' interest in and views of personal finance. Students who were surveyed responded that personal finance topics are important , but they are not taking the initiative to learn about such issues. Additionally , this research found that females may be less motivated to learn about personal finance topics , perhaps because they expect to rely on their spouses , while males are more motivated to learn about personal finance topics , perhaps because they have higher expectations that they will make future financial decisions alone.

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Language: English

Date: 2018

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personal finance, education

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