Dataset to examine the effect of psychological wellbeing on financial behaviour among older Australians

The dataset is used for the journal paper titled "The effect of psychological wellbeing on financial behaviour among older Australians". <br> The data was collected in February 2021 using a simple random sampling method with the sample stratified to ensure balanced gender and age distribution between the young-old (55-64 years) and the old-old (≥ 65y) [47], with a proportional representation from residents living in each major Australian capital city. Respondents had to be either planning to retire or be retired. The data collection process was administered by the Edith Cowan University Survey Research Centre, using computer-aided telephone interview (CATI) technology. After initial screening, 1501 older Australians completed the survey. The survey was developed by a research team consisting of finance and psychology experts and pilot tested for effectiveness and robustness and modified after consultation with representatives from finance and aged-care industries. <br> For more details, see the following report: Lowies, B., Kutin, J., Russell, R., Cornell, V., Altieri, B., Andrew, J., Marriner, T. &amp; Lushington, K. (2021). The psychological wellbeing and financial decision-making of older Australians in times of uncertainty. Adelaide, Australia: University of South Australia. ISBN 978-1-922046-40-6 Link: https://www.unisa.edu.au/contentassets/1d9acbe2b61f48c3a3b605001f86e3ab/financial-decision-making-report_sfs.pdf <br> <br> <br> <br>