Personal Autonomy and Decision Making

Authors

  • Silvia-Raluca Matei Ovidius University of Constanta, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences
  • Diana-Cosmina Dumitrescu Ovidius University of Constanta, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences
  • Florina Margareta Meca Ovidius University of Constanta, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences
  • Oana Croitoru Ovidius University of Constanta, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences

Keywords:

personal autonomy, decision-making performance, gender differences, decision-making capacity, cognitive processes, decision-making styles

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between personal autonomy and decision-making performance and gender differences in decision-making performance. Three hypotheses are formulated: (1) individuals with a high level of personal autonomy will have superior decision-making performance; (2) personal autonomy has a positive effect on decision-making performance; (3) there are significant gender differences in decision-making performance. Although some relationships were insignificant, the research suggests exploring the cognitive processes that influence decision-making styles and analyzing how they vary depending on the sample. The study contributes to the existing literature by offering new perspectives on autonomy and decision-making capacity and highlighting the importance of exploring these complex relationships.

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Published

2024-12-11

How to Cite

Matei, S.-R., Dumitrescu, D.-C., Meca, F. M., & Croitoru, O. (2024). Personal Autonomy and Decision Making. The „Black Sea” Journal of Psychology, 15(2), 56–64. Retrieved from https://bspsychology.ro/index.php/BSJoP/article/view/324