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Digital Financial Capability Scale

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  • Kelmara Mendes Vieira

    (Department of Administrative Sciences, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria 97105-900, RS, Brazil)

  • Taiane Keila Matheis

    (Department of Administrative Sciences, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria 97105-900, RS, Brazil)

  • Eliete dos Reis Lehnhart

    (Department of Administrative Sciences, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria 97105-900, RS, Brazil)

Abstract

Financial digitization is an irreversible phenomenon. The objective of this study is to construct the Digital Financial Capability Scale (DFCS). Starting with the development of a definition, we created a multidimensional scale composed of digital financial knowledge, digital financial behavior, and digital financial confidence. The validation process involved a qualitative stage, consisting of focus groups, expert validation, and pre-testing, and a quantitative stage, with exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses and structural equation modeling. The DFCS assesses an individual’s perception of their ability to apply financial knowledge, adopt appropriate financial behaviors, and feel confident in making financial decisions in a digital environment. The final version of the DFCS consists of a set of 33 items divided into the three dimensions. The scale can be very useful for researchers who wish to study financial capability in the digital environment, for financial agents to evaluate clients, and for assessing the outcomes of public policies aimed at enhancing the financial capability of the population.

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  • Kelmara Mendes Vieira & Taiane Keila Matheis & Eliete dos Reis Lehnhart, 2024. "Digital Financial Capability Scale," JRFM, MDPI, vol. 17(9), pages 1-18, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jjrfmx:v:17:y:2024:i:9:p:404-:d:1473941
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