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Financial Socialization: A Decade in Review.
Ashley B LeBaron1, Heather H Kelley2
1University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ USA.
Financial socialization, encompassing family financial discussions and modeling, significantly impacts an individual's financial, relational, mental, and physical wellbeing. This review synthesizes literature from 2010-2019 on financial socialization processes and outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Family and Economic Sciences
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Financial socialization influences multiple dimensions of wellbeing, extending beyond financial health.
- Understanding the mechanisms and outcomes of financial socialization is crucial for individual and societal welfare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and synthesize the literature on family financial socialization theory and empirical evidence.
- To focus on research published between 2010 and 2019 in the Journal of Family and Economic Issues.
Main Methods:
- Literature review methodology.
- Thematic analysis of empirical studies on financial socialization processes and outcomes.
Main Results:
- Identified parent financial modeling, parent-child financial discussion, and experiential learning as key socialization processes.
- Documented outcomes including financial attitudes, knowledge, behaviors, and overall financial wellbeing.
Conclusions:
- Financial socialization is a multifaceted process with far-reaching implications for holistic wellbeing.
- Further research is needed to explore future directions in the field of financial socialization.
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