نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
عنوان مقاله English
نویسندگان English
Financial well-being has become an important determinant of individuals’ economic, psychological, and social health, particularly in countries facing economic instability such as Iraq. Limited financial education, weak financial culture, and high financial anxiety have significantly shaped financial behaviors and increased financial stress among individuals. This study aimed to develop an integrated model of financial well-being in Iraq by examining the roles of financial literacy, financial culture, and financial anxiety in influencing financial behaviors and overall well-being. A mixed-methods approach was employed. In the qualitative phase, 35 semi-structured interviews with bank employees and customers in Baghdad, Basra, and Mosul were analyzed using grounded theory to identify key constructs and relationships. In the quantitative phase, the proposed model was validated using data collected from 420 standardized questionnaires and analyzed through Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings indicate that financial literacy and financial culture positively influence financial behavior and financial well-being, while financial anxiety has a negative effect. Financial behavior also plays a mediating role in the relationship between these factors and financial well-being. Overall, the results highlight the multidimensional nature of financial well-being in Iraq and provide practical implications for policymakers to enhance financial security through targeted educational and psychological interventions.
کلیدواژهها English