The Mediating Effect of Financial Literacy on Blockchain Technology Application and Financial Risk: Insight from Ghanaian Professionals towards Policy Recommendations

Maxwell Mensah Okpoti and Williams Kwasi Peprah
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Maxwell Mensah Okpoti: PhD Student, Valley View University, Accra, Ghana
Williams Kwasi Peprah: Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance, School of Business Administration, Andrews University, Michigan, USA

International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, 2024, vol. 14, issue 6, 239-249

Abstract: This study explores the mediating effect of financial literacy on the relationship between blockchain technology application and financial risk among financial institution professionals in Ghana. Utilizing a correlational research design, data were collected from a sample of 336 professionals through a self-constructed Likert-scale questionnaire. The analysis was conducted using path analysis and mediation techniques. The findings reveal that financial literacy had a  significant partial mediating effect between blockchain technology application and financial risk, accounting for 26.0% of the total effect. The direct negative effect of blockchain technology applications on financial risk also remained significant, highlighting the independent contribution of blockchain technology applications to reducing financial risk. These results underscore the importance of financial literacy in enhancing the effectiveness of blockchain technology applications in mitigating financial risks. The study emphasizes the need for comprehensive financial literacy programs to maximize the benefits of technological advancements in the financial sector. Empirical evidence from related literature supports the findings, indicating that higher financial literacy enables better utilization of blockchain technology applications, thereby reducing financial risk. The research provides insights for policymakers aiming to improve financial literacy and leverage blockchain technology applications for financial risk management.

Keywords: Blockchain Technology Application; Financial Literacy; Financial Risk; Mediation Analysis; Financial Institutions (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: G21 G32 G41 I22 M15 O33 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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