Applying positive psychology to the examination of factors related to saving
by Monden, Kimberley R., Ph.D., UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, 2009, 105 pages; 3360105

Abstract:

Ninety-eight participants completed an online survey measuring self-control, regulatory focus, emotional and psychological well-being, total savings, and a variety of saving behaviors. Using hierarchical regression analysis, the predictive value of self-control and regulatory focus on amount of total savings was investigated. It was found that self-control and regulatory focus do not account for a significant proportion of the variance in savings above and beyond age and income. Furthermore, chi-square analysis revealed that type of regulatory focus was not significantly related to the type of saving strategies participants utilized. However, it was found that participants with a promotion focus started saving earlier than those with a prevention focus. The present study also examined the outcome of saving money in terms of emotional and psychological well-being. Multiple regression analysis revealed that total savings did not serve as a significant predictor of emotional or psychological well-being, above and beyond income.

 
AdviserShane J. Lopez
SchoolUNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
SourceDAI/B 70-06, p. , Aug 2009
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsSocial psychology; Economics; Clinical psychology
Publication Number3360105
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