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Mapping the Research Landscape of Financial Literacy Education: A Bibliometric Analysis

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  • Muhammad Hafiz Hassan

    (Faculty of Muamalat & Islamic Finance, Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin, Perlis, Malaysia.)

  • Muhamad Husni Hasbulah

    (Faculty of Muamalat & Islamic Finance, Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin, Perlis, Malaysia.)

  • Muhammad Haziq Hassan

    (Faculty of Muamalat & Islamic Finance, Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin, Perlis, Malaysia.)

Abstract

Financial literacy education has attracted considerable global interest as an essential mechanism for improving individual financial well-being, decision-making processes, and economic inclusion. Despite these increasing initiatives, numerous individuals, especially the youth and students, still exhibit a deficiency in essential financial knowledge and skills, resulting in suboptimal financial behaviors and persistent economic vulnerabilities. The objective of this study is to delineate the research landscape pertaining to financial literacy education through a bibliometric analysis, thereby presenting a systematic overview of publication trends, principal contributors, thematic areas of focus, and geographical dispersion. The central issue being addressed is the disjointed comprehension of the evolution of the field and the direction future research ought to take. Utilizing data obtained from the Scopus database spanning from 2005 to 2025, this study employed bibliometric methodologies facilitated by VOSviewer software to examine publication output, citation trends, co-authorship networks, and keyword co-occurrence patterns. The findings report a significant increase in academic production over the last decade, with the United States, Indonesia, and India emerging as some of the most productive contributors. Key authors, including Lusardi and Fernandes, have had a significant impact on the field, while emerging themes include financial capability, inclusion, and education for young people. The study also highlights methodological shifts towards quantitative modeling and interdisciplinary expansion. This study provides important implications for educators, policymakers, and researchers seeking to improve the efficacy and applicability of financial literacy education globally.

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  • Muhammad Hafiz Hassan & Muhamad Husni Hasbulah & Muhammad Haziq Hassan, 2025. "Mapping the Research Landscape of Financial Literacy Education: A Bibliometric Analysis," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(9), pages 8190-8205, September.
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