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Item The Impact of Identified Determinants of Cryptocurrency Awareness among Young Sri Lankans(Department of Finance, University of Kelaniya., 2024) Madhusheka, K. K. K. G.; Jethusan, J.; Piyananda, S. D. P.Purpose: This study aims to investigate the impact of identified determinants of cryptocurrency awareness among young Sri Lankans, especially focusing on their financial literacy, financial market experience, computer self-efficacy, perceived benefits, and trust. Design/Methodology/Approach: This study employs a quantitative research design using a deductive approach. Accordingly, primary data collected from 375 undergraduates from different faculties at the University of Kelaniya was analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and regression analysis. Findings: The results of the study showed that there is a statistically significant impact of selected independent variables (financial literacy, financial market experience, computer self-efficacy, perceived benefit, and trust) on cryptocurrency awareness. In addition, the findings emphasize the importance of financial literacy and computer self-efficacy, suggesting the need for more educational initiatives to build up their awareness. The researcher recommended training programs for undergraduates to enhance digital skills, education on cryptocurrency risks, and collaboration with institutions to promote responsible investment and provide implications for academia and policymakers. Originality: As there are limited studies based on the social acceptance of cryptocurrencies among young Sri Lankans, this study uniquely focuses on young Sri Lankans, an under-researched demographic in the field of cryptocurrency adoption. While much of the existing literature centers on developed economies, this research highlights the importance of understanding cryptocurrency awareness in developing economies like Sri Lanka where economic conditions, technological infrastructure, and financial systems differ significantly.Item Influence of Behavioral Biases on Investment Decision Making with Moderating Role of Financial Literacy and Risk Attitude: A Study Based on Colombo Stock Exchange(Department of Finance, University of Kelaniya., 2022) Ranaweera, S. S.; Kawshala, B. A. H.Purpose: This paper aims to analyze the influence of overconfidence bias and herding bias on investment decision making and the moderating role of financial literacy and risk attitude on overconfidence bias and herding bias on investment decision making in the Colombo Stock Market. Design/Methodology/Approach: This paper collects data from a structured questionnaire survey carried out among 110 individual investors in the Colombo stock market. This paper used a multiple regression method to analyze the influence of overconfidence bias and herding bias on investment decisions with financial literacy and risk attitude as moderating variables. Findings: Overconfidence bias has a significant influence on investment decisions. Results do not indicate that herding bias significantly influence investment decisions. Financial literacy significantly moderates the relationship between overconfidence in investment decisions. However, financial literacy does not significantly moderate the relationship between herding bias in investment decisions. Financial literacy and risk attitude do not significantly moderate the relationship between herding bias in investment decisions. Implications: The findings of this paper would help to understand the influence of behavioral bias on investment decisions of individual investors in Colombo stock market. Originality/Value: The research described in this paper study the moderating role of financial literacy and risk attitude on overconfidence bias and herding bias in making investment decisions (in Colombo Stock Exchange).