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M. M. S. A. Karunarathna

Publications (6)

Socio-economic and Demographic Factors Influencing Financial Literacy among Online Banking Customers

M. M. S. A. Karunarathna & J. A. Prasansha Kumari · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2026

Online banking has transformed financial transactions, making financial literacy essential for managing digital finances and risks. Socio-economic and demographic factors significantly influence financial literacy and online banking adoption, though prior research shows mixed res...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2026/v26i42217

Financial Literacy and Its Influence on Customers’ Online Banking Behaviour

M. M. S. A. Karunarathna & J. A. Prasansha Kumari · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

With the rapid digitization of banking services, financial literacy has become essential for individuals to access and effectively use online banking services. Therefore, this study explores the impact of financial literacy on customers’ online banking behavior, focusing on the B...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i31288

Impact of Fiat Currency Devaluation on Cryptocurrency Investment Behaviour: Evidence from Sri Lankan University Students

G. Weerasinghe & M. M. S. A. Karunarathna · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

The rapid growth of cryptocurrencies and increasing instability in traditional financial systems have significantly transformed global investment behaviour in recent years. In developing countries experiencing economic crises and currency depreciation, investors increasingly seek...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i81374

Education and Digital Finance: Exploring the Relationship between Educational Attainment and Online Banking Engagement in Sri Lanka

Gamini Weerasinghe & M. M. S. A. Karunarathna · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2025

This study investigates the relationship between educational attainment and online banking engagement among adults in Sri Lanka, addressing a critical gap in digital financial inclusion literature. Despite high general literacy and expanding digital infrastructure, online banking...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2025/v25i61857

An Investigation of Psychological Factors Determining Credit Card Usage among Young Professionals: Insights from the Banking Sector in Sri Lanka

M. L. Kalinga, M. M. S. A. Karunarathna, B. G. L. A. Siriwardhana & K. A. K. Gunawardhana · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2025

Aims: This study aims to investigate the psychological factors that determine the credit card usage of young banking professionals in Sri Lanka, addressing a critical gap in the literature. Study Design: This is a quantitative study utilizing Partial Least Square – Structural Equ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2025/v25i11637

The Impact of Digital Financial Literacy on Cybercrime Victimization: Evidence from the Digital Banking Customers in Commercial Banks of Sri Lanka

G. Weerasinghe, R. P. S. A. Perera & M. M. S. A. Karunarathna · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2025

The rapid digital transformation of the banking sector has expanded financial inclusion and efficiency but also exposed consumers to rising risks of cybercrime. In Sri Lanka, digital banking platforms such as Sampath Vishwa, PeoPay, and mobile wallets are widely adopted, yet cybe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2025/v25i112031