Özet:

In this study, the aim is to study the level of financial literacy towards the university staff. In this regard, the prepared survey was applied to 263 people in a public university. In the light of the obtained data, the explanatory and verifying factor analysis was applied to identify the reliability and validity of the scales and the level of financial literacy was determined. Explanatory and verifying factors analyzes resulted in one-factor structures for four different scales, which were able to explain the total variance of 38% to 65%. The reliability ratings obtained for each scale showed that the scale has the function of valid and consistent data collection. The criteria of well-being also indicated good sleep in terms of results. The conducted t test and variance analysis showed that gender, civil status, financial tracking and financial assets have statistically significant differences for the level of financial literature.

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Özet:

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.