Integration of Financial Literacy in Positive Youth Development: Insights from an International Community Service Program in Thailand

Fitrianti Da’a; Ismawati Ismawati; Muchriana Muchran; Wahyudin Yahya; Nurhidayah Nurhidayah

doi:10.55927/jfbd.v4i4.497

Authors

Fitrianti Da’a Universitas Dayanu Ikhsanuddin
Ismawati Ismawati Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar
Muchriana Muchran Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar
Wahyudin Yahya Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar
Nurhidayah Nurhidayah Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/jfbd.v4i4.497

Keywords:

Financial Literacy, Positive Youth Development, Methode Qualitative

Abstract

This international community service program aims to integrate financial literacy into the Positive Youth Development (PYD) framework through interactive activities and cross-cultural learning at Sangkhom Islam Wittaya School in Hat Yai, Thailand. The program engaged 70 students aged 13–16 and was facilitated by Indonesian volunteers in collaboration with Thai teachers. The PYD approach was applied to strengthen five core dimensions competence, confidence, character, connection, and caring through financial literacy workshops, budgeting simulations, daily reflections, and simple group projects. Evaluation using the Three-Box Method (knowledge, skills, attitude) showed that most participants achieved a high category score, with the most significant improvement observed in the attitude dimension, particularly in empathy, ethical financial behavior, and cross-cultural openness.

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