RESEARCH INSTRUMENT
Section 1: Respondent Demographics
(This section helps answer Research Question #1)
Age
Gender
Educational Attainment
Employment Status
Monthly Household Income
Number of Dependents
Section 2: Financial Decision-Making Practices
(This section helps answer Research Question #2 and #3)
Who primarily makes financial decisions in your household?
What factors influence your financial decisions the most? (Salary, expenses,
savings, investments, etc.)
How do you prioritize expenses?
Section 3: Budgeting and Expense Management
(This section helps answer Research Question #4 and #5)
Do you follow a specific budgeting method? (Yes/No)
How do you track your expenses? (Notebook, mobile app, not at all, etc.)
How frequently do you adjust your budget?
What percentage of your income goes to essential expenses (rent, food,
utilities, etc.)?
Section 4: Financial Challenges and Coping Mechanisms
(This section helps answer Research Question #6 and #7)
What are the most common financial challenges you face? (Debt, sudden
expenses, insufficient income, etc.)
Have you encountered financial crises in the past year? (Yes/No)
How do you typically manage financial difficulties? (Loans, family support,
reducing expenses, etc.)
Section 5: Financial Literacy and Assistance Programs
(This section helps answer Research Question #8 and #9)
Have you attended any financial literacy training or workshops? (Yes/No)
Are you aware of any financial assistance programs available to you? (Yes/No)
What sources do you rely on for financial knowledge? (Online resources,
financial advisors, family, etc.)