Author

Julie A. Doss

Document Type

Thesis - University Access Only

Award Date

2006

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department / School

Counseling and Human Development

Abstract

Given the increased concerns regarding college students' lack of knowledge of basic personal finance concepts and poor understanding of the consequences of credit card abuse./misuse, this study focuses on the personal finance knowledge and credit card behaviors of first-year college students (n=359) at South Dakota State University. The majority of students surveyed demonstrated a failing level of knowledge of basic personal finance concepts, while the majority of students indicated positive credit card usage habits.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

College freshmen -- South Dakota -- Brookings -- Finance, Personal

College students -- South Dakota -- Brookings -- Finance, Personal

College freshmen -- South Dakota -- Brookings -- Attitudes

Credit cards

Format

application/pdf

Number of Pages

93

Publisher

South Dakota State University

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