Numeracy and financial problems

Summary

To make effective financial decisions, individuals need both financial and numerical competence. The latter includes having numerical knowledge and skills, and the ability to apply them in a financial context. A positive attitude towards numbers, combined with the absence of math anxiety, proves beneficial. Additionally, higher-order numerical skills enhance the quality of financial decision-making. Challenges in any of these numeracy aspects may contribute to financial difficulties. However, the specific aspects of numeracy that are of crucial importance remain unclear. Therefore, our research addresses the question: Which aspects of numeracy are related to having financial problems? In this article, we explore this question through a literature review.

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  • Marieke Bor - de Vries|onderzoeker|Lectoraat Didactiek van Wiskunde en Rekenen
    Marieke Bor-de Vries
    • PhD candidate
    • Research group: Wiskundig en Analytisch vermogen van Professionals
  • Lonneke Boels
    Lonneke Boels
    • Interim lector
    • Research group: Wiskundig en Analytisch vermogen van Professionals
  • foto van Tamara Madern
    Tamara Madern
    • Lector
    • Research group: Schulden en Incasso
  • Kees Hoogland
    • Lector
    • Research group: Wiskundig en Analytisch vermogen van Professionals

Language Engels
Key words numeracy, Common European Numeracy Framework (CENF), financial competence, financial situation, literature review

Marieke Bor - de Vries

Marieke Bor - de Vries|onderzoeker|Lectoraat Didactiek van Wiskunde en Rekenen

Marieke Bor - de Vries

  • PhD candidate
  • Research group: Wiskundig en Analytisch vermogen van Professionals