This survey aims to understand your saving habits and perceptions towards saving. Please answer the following questions based on your actual situation. Your responses will be kept confidential.
1. What is your gender Male Female Prefer not to say
2. What is your current academic year 3. Do you have a monthly budget plan Yes, I strictly follow it Yes, but I sometimes exceed it No, I don't have a budget plan
4. Which of the following saving habits do you practice regularly Turn off lights when leaving a room Unplug electronic devices when not in use Use public transportation or carpool Bring your own water bottle instead of buying bottled water Buy second-hand items when possible Cook at home instead of eating out frequently Use reusable bags for shopping Reduce food waste by planning meals
5. How often do you engage in the following saving behaviors
Compare prices before making a purchase
Use coupons or discount codes
Save a portion of your monthly allowance/income
Repair items instead of replacing them immediately
6. How important do you think saving money is in daily life Not important at all
Very important
7. What is your primary reason for saving money Emergency fund Future education expenses Travel Buying desired items No specific reason Other
8. How satisfied are you with your current saving habits
Not satisfied at all(0 )
Very satisfied(100 )
9. How satisfied are you with your understanding of the following saving concepts
Differentiating needs and wants
Long-term financial planning
10. Where do you usually learn about saving tips School courses Parents or family members Online articles/videos Friends Financial advisors Books Other
11. Please rank the following factors in terms of their impact on your saving ability (1 being the most impactful) Monthly income/allowance level Living expenses Peer influence Personal financial goals Financial knowledge
12. Which of the following obstacles prevent you from saving more Low income/allowance High living expenses Lack of self-discipline Difficulty in tracking expenses No clear financial goals Influence of consumer culture Other
13. On average, what percentage of your monthly allowance/income do you save
14. What is one saving habit you would like to develop or improve in the future
15. Do you have any additional comments or suggestions regarding saving habits among students