The Influence of Financial Knowledge, Financial Socialization, Financial Behaviour, and Financial Strain on Young Adults’ Financial Well-Being

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To Cite this Article: Sabri, M. F., Anthony, M., Wijekoon, R., Suhaimi, S. S. A., Rahim, H. A., Magli, A. S., & Isa, M. P. M. (2021). The Influence of Financial Knowledge, Financial Socialization, Financial Behaviour, and Financial Strain on Young Adults’ Financial Well-Being. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 11(12), 566-586.

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