Table 4

FWB model – psychological factors

Sub componentsVariables (see Kempson, 2017)Retired athletesIreland*Australia*New Zealand*
Time orientationThree variables related to financial decisions related to the future or the present77N/A6059
ImpulsivityThree variables related to behaviors around making decisions without much prior thought80N/A6665
Social statusThree variables related to importance of social status amongst people for the respondent42N/A5050
Self- controlThree variables related to ability to avoid bad decisions or habits related to spending74N/A5858
Locus of controlTwo variables related to ability to avoid perceived ability to plan financially for future success86676061
Attitude towards moneyFour variables about attitude towards spending versus saving77486968
Overall Psychological Score
(weighted average)
7358**6160

Note(s): *Weighted PCA Scores; Ireland (Kempson and Poppe, 2018) and Australia and New Zealand (ANZ Banking Group Ltd, 2018). Used for comparison purposes. **Weighted PCA Score from available data

Source(s): Created by the authors

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