Structural equation model analysis for competing models
| Variables | Direct effect model | Mediated model |
|---|---|---|
| Fin. literacy ← Financial inclusion | Not estimated | 0.311*** |
| Sustainability ← Financial inclusion | 0.541*** | 0.435*** |
| Sustainability ← Fin. literacy | 0.144** | 0.144** |
| CMIN | 81.329 | 82.879 |
| Degrees of freedom (Df) | 58 | 64 |
| Probability (P) | 0.024 | 0.046 |
| Incremental fit index (IFI) | 0.981 | 0.990 |
| Tucker–Lewis index (TLI) | 0.978 | 0.992 |
| Comparative fit index (CFI) | 0.991 | 0.998 |
| Normed fit index (NFI) | 0.970 | 0.983 |
| Root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) | 0.030 | 0.021 |
| Squared multiple correlations | ||
| Sustainability | 0.253*** | 0.386*** |
| Financial literacy | – | 0.218*** |
| Variables | Direct effect model | Mediated model |
|---|---|---|
| Fin. literacy ← Financial inclusion | Not estimated | 0.311*** |
| Sustainability ← Financial inclusion | 0.541*** | 0.435*** |
| Sustainability ← Fin. literacy | 0.144** | 0.144** |
| CMIN | 81.329 | 82.879 |
| Degrees of freedom (Df) | 58 | 64 |
| Probability (P) | 0.024 | 0.046 |
| Incremental fit index (IFI) | 0.981 | 0.990 |
| Tucker–Lewis index (TLI) | 0.978 | 0.992 |
| Comparative fit index (CFI) | 0.991 | 0.998 |
| Normed fit index (NFI) | 0.970 | 0.983 |
| Root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) | 0.030 | 0.021 |
| Sustainability | 0.253*** | 0.386*** |
| Financial literacy | – | 0.218*** |
Note(s): n = 379; significance level: ***p < 0.0001 and **p < 0.005
Fin. literacy – financial literacy
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