The impact of neuroticism and personal autonomy on decision-making capacity

Abstract

The aim of this study was to identify the impact of autonomy and neuroticism on decision-making ability. To achieve this goal, hypotheses were formulated and evaluated on a sample of 40 people aged 18-50 years, both students and employees. Using tools such as a decision-making capacity assessment test, a personal autonomy assessment questionnaire and a personality questionnaire tailored to the Romanian population, the research explores the complex relationships between these variables and decision-making behavior.

By analyzing the collected data, the study confirms a moderately significant correlation between personal autonomy and decision-making capacity, indicating that individuals with a higher level of personal autonomy tend to exhibit a more effective decisional capacity. This result is supported by the literature, which highlights the crucial role of autonomy in improving performance and professional satisfaction. At the same time, the research finds a significant negative correlation between neuroticism and decision-making ability, suggesting that individuals with higher levels of neuroticism tend to have lower decision-making capacity. This finding highlights the importance of managing negative emotions in decision making and the need to develop coping skills to improve performance in professional and social environments. In conclusion, the study highlights the importance of personality traits such as autonomy and neuroticism in influencing decision-making and provides valuable insights into the development of interventions and strategies aimed at optimizing decision-making capacity and improving psychological resilience in the face of stress and uncertainty.